UAB is engaged in implementation of Organic Adoption and Certification Projects in Horticultural Crops in the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Rajasthan covering a total area of approx. 4,500 ha. In some cases, UAB has already cleared C-3 Certification.
Crop diversification is underway in certified (C-3) areas to serve the cause of organic farming and support the idea of an Organic State.
Status of State-wise projects on organic adoption:
| Project State | Area Under Organic Adoption | Status of Organic Certification | Crops | Date of Renewal / Expiry of Certificates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan (I) | 24.5973°N, 76.1610°E – 180 ha | C-1, C-2 and C-3 Certificate | Coriander, Soybean, Bengal gram and Orange (as intercrop) | 13/11/2016 (C-3) expired, being renewed |
| Rajasthan (II) | 24.5854°N, 73.7125°E – 80 ha | C-1 and C-2 Certificate | Ajwain (Carom), Maize, Soybean, Barley, Fenugreek, Garlic, Nigella, Mustard, Isabgol, Bengal gram, Wheat | 31/05/2017 (C-2) |
| Rajasthan (III) | 24.03°N, 74.78°E – 150 ha | C-1 and C-2 Certificate | Maize, Soybean, Black gram, Fenugreek, Garlic, Lentil, Mustard, Bengal gram, Wheat | 31/05/2017 (C-2) |
| Rajasthan (IV) | 25.1011°N, 76.5132°E – 90 ha | C-1 and C-2 Certificate | Maize, Soybean, Coriander, Flax seed, Garlic, Bengal gram, Wheat | 07/06/2017 (C-2) |
| Jharkhand | 24.27°N, 87.25°E – 740 ha / 22.3651°N, 85.4376°E – 1810 ha | C-1, C-2 and C-3 Certificate | Kalmegh, non-Basmati Paddy, Wheat, Ginger, Turmeric, Chilli, Soybean, Maize | 09/02/2017 (C-3) |
| Meghalaya | 25.6747°N, 90.0280°E – 1001.2 ha at 2 locations | C-1 and C-2 Certificate | Cashew nut, Black pepper, Areca Nut, Banana | 25/02/2017 (C-1) |
| Chhattisgarh | 21.7140°N, 81.5356°E – 300 ha | C-1 and C-2 Certificate | Tomato, Soybean, Paddy, Wheat, Bengal gram | 16/10/2017 (C-2) |