RSTV Vishesh– 16 Oct 2018: Sikkim: India's First Organic State I सिक्किम...

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Sikkim is India's first fully organic state, with over 75,000 hectares of land dedicated to organic farming ¹. This was achieved through a combination of government policies, farmer support, and sustainable practices ¹. Sikkim's organic farming mission has improved soil health, increased farmer income, and promoted eco-tourism ¹. The state has also received global recognition for its efforts, including the Future Policy Gold Award from the UN FAO in 2018 ¹. Would you like to know more about Sikkim's organic farming model? *Sikkim's Organic Farming Model:* *Achievements:* 1. *100% Organic State*: All 75,000 hectares of cultivable land under organic farming 2. *75,000 Farmers Benefited*: Including 40% women farmers 3. *50% Increase in Farmer Income*: Through organic farming practices 4. *30% Reduction in Water Usage*: Due to efficient irrigation systems 5. *25% Increase in Crop Yield*: With improved soil health and fertility *Initiatives:* 1. *Sikkim Organic Mission (2003)*: State government's flagship program 2. *Organic Farming Policy (2010)*: Outlined vision and strategies 3. *Capacity Building*: Training for farmers, officials, and stakeholders 4. *Certification and Marketing*: Support for organic certification and market linkages 5. *Research and Development*: Collaboration with institutes for innovation *Awards and Recognition:* 1. *Future Policy Gold Award (2018)*: UN FAO recognition 2. *National Award for Organic Farming (2018)*: Government of India recognition.

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