Rajiv Gandhi Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana
Himachal buys naturally grown crops at a dedicated MSP — wheat at ₹80 a kg and maize at ₹50 a kg (2026 rates), far above the ordinary market rate.
Run by: Department of Agriculture, Government of Himachal Pradesh
- Natural wheat
- ₹80 / kg (2026)
- Natural maize
- ₹50 / kg (2026)
- Turmeric · ginger
- ₹150 · ₹30 / kg
- Paid so far
- ₹6.40 crore to 7,382 farmers
Overview
Most natural-farming programmes tell a farmer to stop using chemicals and then leave them to find a buyer who will pay extra for it. Himachal closed that loop: the state itself procures naturally grown produce at a dedicated MSP, so the premium is guaranteed by government purchase rather than hoped for in the market.
The 2026 rates are the highest in the country for naturally grown crops — wheat at ₹80 a kg (up from ₹60), maize at ₹50 (up from ₹40), Pangi valley barley at ₹80 (up from ₹60), turmeric at ₹150 (up from ₹90), and ginger newly added at ₹30 a kg. Set against an ordinary wheat MSP measured in tens of rupees per kilo, this is a different order of price. The farming side of the scheme discourages chemical inputs in favour of desi cow dung, cow urine and local plant preparations. Procurement so far: 11,329 quintals from 7,382 farmers, with ₹6.40 crore transferred directly to their accounts.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- Guaranteed state procurement of naturally grown wheat at ₹80 a kg and maize at ₹50 a kg (2026 rates).
- Pangi valley barley at ₹80 a kg, turmeric at ₹150 a kg and ginger newly covered at ₹30 a kg.
- The premium comes from a government purchase, not from finding a willing buyer yourself.
- Input costs fall sharply — the method runs on desi cow dung, cow urine and local plant preparations instead of bought chemicals.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Farmer cultivating in Himachal Pradesh
- Practising natural farming under the scheme — no chemical fertiliser or pesticide
- Certified as a natural farmer, which is what procurement is restricted to
- Bank account for the direct transfer of the procurement payment
Not covered
- Produce from farms not certified as natural — the MSP applies only to certified natural farmers
- Crops outside the notified procurement list
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Natural-farming certification
- Aadhaar card
- Land record (jamabandi)
- Bank passbook
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Enrol and switch to natural farming
Register with the Agriculture Department under the scheme and farm without chemical inputs, using cow-based and local plant preparations.
- 2
Get certified as a natural farmer
Certification is what makes your produce eligible — the MSP is restricted to certified natural farmers.
- 3
Sell to the state at the notified MSP
Procurement runs at the notified rates for wheat, maize, barley, turmeric and ginger, with payment transferred straight to your bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the rate so much higher than ordinary MSP?
It is a dedicated MSP for naturally grown produce — ₹80 a kg for wheat against a normal wheat MSP measured in tens of rupees a kilo. The state is paying for the method, not just the grain.
Can I sell at this rate without certification?
No. Procurement is restricted to certified natural farmers, which is what stops the premium being claimed on ordinary chemically grown produce.
Which crops does the state buy?
Wheat (₹80/kg), maize (₹50/kg), Pangi valley barley (₹80/kg), turmeric (₹150/kg) and ginger (₹30/kg) at the 2026 rates. Rates are revised, so check the current notification.
Facts checked against agriculture.hp.gov.in on 24 July 2026. editorial policy.