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Seed Multiplication Scheme of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and Cotton
The “Seed Multiplication Scheme of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Cotton” offers subsidies to farmers to produce seeds under contract with the Department of Agriculture.
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About This Scheme
The “Seed Multiplication Scheme of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Cotton” by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers subsidies to farmers to produce seeds under contract with the Department of Agriculture. Farmers receive training, source seeds, and guidelines for maintaining seed quality. After quality checks and processing, farmers are paid based on the quality of seeds produced. A 90% Minimum Support Price payment is made during processing, with the remainder settled after quality certification.
Benefits
₹1
Premium: On seeds ranges from ₹1/- to ₹3/- per kg. - Foundation Class Seeds: The premium is between 7.5% to 30% over the Local Market Rate per kg, depending on the type of oil seed. - For Certified Class Seeds: The premium is between 5% to 20% over the Local Market Rate per kg, based on the specific oil seed. - Training: The farmer so desirous of enrolling himself/herself will be given a training by the authorities concerned at the beginning of each year
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Proof of identity (Aadhar card, Voter ID).
- ✦Land ownership documents or lease agreement.
- ✦Proof of Seed production and supply to the Department of Agriculture on Contract basis.
- ✦Seed Farm Registration Details.
- ✦Certification Tag issued by the Department of Seed Certification.
- ✦Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
- ✦Any other documents (if required).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1