राष्ट्रीय सेंद्रिय (जैव) उत्पादन कार्यक्रम कसा अमलात आणल्या जातो ?
अ. प्रमाणीकरण कार्यक्रमाच्या मूल्यमापनासाठी साधने उपलब्ध करून देणे
ब. प्रमाणीकरण कार्यक्रमांना मान्यता देणे
क. सेंद्रिय उत्पादनाच्या प्रमाणीकरणाची सुविधा उपलब्ध करून देणे
ड. सेंद्रिय उत्पादनाच्या निर्यातीस प्रोत्साहन देणे
वरीलपैकी कोणती विधाने बरोबर आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option D (a, b and c).

Key Points:
• The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in 2001 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and is administered by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).
• Statutory Working Mechanisms of NPOP:
• Statement (a): Provides standardized means of evaluation and testing for certification programmes.
• Statement (b): Grants official accreditation to Inspection and Certification Bodies (CBs) adhering to ISO/IEC guides.
• Statement (c): Facilitates genuine certification of organic agricultural products conforming to the National Standards for Organic Products (NSOP).
• MPSC Final Key Designation: The official answer key marks Option 4 (a, b and c) as correct, distinguishing institutional regulatory conformity from downstream export volume growth.
• Therefore, Option 4 is the accepted answer.
• Key Takeaway: NPOP operates as an accreditation and certification mechanism ensuring organic farming standards under APEDA.