Under this initiative, the farmers will get organic certification of walnuts as proof for organic produce, through Invest India, Government of India which will fetch remunerative prices for the produce and boost economy of the district in a significant way. It is important to add that organic products and organic farming have of late found lot of resonance both nationally and globally and organic certification of Kupwara walnut will enhance its value and the acceptability in the market.
JKTPO in association with Invest India had already completed the Organic certification drive for three districts of UT J&K viz saffron for Pulwama, Saffron for Kishtwar and Honey for Ramban and the certificates are ready for distribution in these districts. JKTPO will carry out these drives for other districts also in future so that the farmers shall get benefitted.
Pertinently, National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) under Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India involves accreditation of Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming and marketing etc. The NPOP standards for production and accreditation system have been recognized by European Commission and Switzerland for unprocessed plant products as equivalent to their country standards. With these recognitions, Indian organic products duly certified by the accredited certification bodies of India are accepted by the importing countries.