Certified Seeds Scheme

Distribution of Certified seeds - Oil Seeds

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State

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture

Department: Farmers Welfare Department

Nodal department: Farmers Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers

Tags: Agriculture, Farmers, Subsidy, Seeds, Oil Seeds, Foundation Seeds, Certified Seeds, Welfare, State Sponsored, Direct Benefit, Agricultural Officers, Support

Details

The scheme aims to provide subsidies to farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department of Agriculture - Farmers Welfare. The funding pattern allows for a subsidy of 50% of the cost of seed or Rs. 1200 per quintal, whichever is less.

Those farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department are elligible to avail of the benefit

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 50% of the cost of seed or Rs. 1200/-perquintal whichever is less
Scheme type: na

Benefits

  • - Subsidy of 50% of the cost of seed
  • Maximum subsidy of Rs. 1200 per quintal
  • Subsidy of 50% of the cost of seed
  • Maximum subsidy of Rs. 1200 per quintal

Eligibility

Farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department are eligible to apply.

Application Process

Offline

Application is to be submitted to:

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

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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