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Title
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Operational Manual for Domestic Organic Certification
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Description
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The PGS-India Operational Manual outlines the procedures and standards for establishing and maintaining Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) for organic farming in India. It emphasizes the importance of forming local groups of farmers who commit to organic practices, participate in peer reviews, and attend regular meetings to ensure compliance with organic standards. The manual details the steps for group registration, the roles of regional councils, and the certification process, which includes peer appraisals and the sharing of knowledge among members. It also highlights the necessity for farmers to convert their entire land and livestock to organic within a specified timeframe and provides guidelines for addressing non-compliance. Overall, the manual serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers to achieve and maintain organic certification through community involvement and mutual support.
