Distribution of Certified Seeds of maize

The scheme provides a subsidy for certified seeds of maize to all maize growing farmers in specified districts. It aims to support farmers by covering 50% of the cost of the seed, subject to a maximum of Rs.1200 per Quintal. Preference is given to small and marginal farmers, with specific allocations for SC/ST farmers and women farmers/groups.

All maize growing farmers are eligible to avail of the subsidy under this scheme in the Districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal,
Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.
Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers
24% flow to SC/ST farmers will be ensured
20% flow to women farmers/ women groups

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 50% of the cost of the seed subject to a maximum of Rs.1200/-per Quintal whichever is less
Scheme type: na

• 50% subsidy on certified maize seeds
• Maximum subsidy of Rs.1200 per Quintal
• Support for small and marginal farmers
• 24% allocation for SC/ST farmers
• 20% allocation for women farmers/groups

All maize growing farmers in the following districts:

• Coimbatore
• Dindigul
• Erode
• Dharmapuri
• Krishnagiri
• Namakkal
• Perambalur
• Virudhunagar
• Theni
• Villupuram
• Vellore
• Salem
• Pudukkottai
• Madurai
• Sivagangai
• Trichy
• Tirunelveli
• Thoothukudi

Preference will be given to small/marginal farmers.

Offline

Applications can be submitted to:

• Assistant Agricultural Officer at the Village Level
• Agricultural Officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer at the Block Level
• Assistant Director of Agriculture at the Block Level
• Joint Director of Agriculture at the District Level