“In order to strengthen the sustainable organic farming by individual farmers and a good market for organic products, the Government must put less restriction on export of food products by individual farmers. The issuance of export licenses must be made easier for individual farmers or Cooperative Societies. The cost of organic certification should be reduced and be made affordable to farmers. Facilities such as cold storage system should be made available to farmers at docks, airports etc.”

“The purpose of introducing this new policy of organic farming in the Tibetan settlements in India is to make the settlements viable and sustainable in the long run. The Tibetan people can remain in their settlements if the settlements are viable to them. As a community, we will be able to better conserve our tradition, culture and national identity – the vibrancy of which is evident in these settlements.”

“The potential of organic farming is full of hope because through organic farming, the poor farmers will gain self-sufficiency through use of bio-manure, natural compost and indigenous seeds. The farmers will no longer be dependent on various high-cost fertilizers, hybrid seeds, pesticides.”

“The organic farming is sustainable in the long run. The environment will be protected through the banning of all forms of chemicals used in the soil. The health of the people will be improved through the consumption of organic food.”