Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s Bamanwas Kankar Becomes First Fully Organic Panchayat
- 14 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat in Kotputli‑Behror district, Rajasthan has become the first fully organic-certified panchayat in the State and also in North-West India.
Key Points
- Certified by: The certification was facilitated by COFED (Cofarmin Federation of Organic Societies and Producer Companies).
- COFED provided technical and market support to ensure compliance with organic norms.
- Panchayat was certified as fully organic under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) standards.
- Community-Driven Initiative: The transition to chemical-free farming was driven by local residents, especially women farmers, due to soil degradation, groundwater issues, and health concerns from chemicals.
- Pledge for Chemical-Free Farming: Farmers took an oath to avoid synthetic fertilisers and chemical pesticides.
- Model for Sustainable Development: The panchayat integrates organic agriculture, livestock management, and environmental protection, serving as a replicable rural development model.
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