POCSM

Production of Certified Seeds of Maize

The "Production of Certified Seeds of Maize" scheme, aims to promote the production of certified maize seeds by providing subsidy to farmers in select districts of Tamil Nadu.

State Cash

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Agriculture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Farmer, Certified Seeds, Production Of Seeds, Maize

Details

The scheme “Production of Certified Seeds of Maize” by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is designed to support maize farmers in specific districts of Tamil Nadu. By offering a subsidy of ₹1,000/- per quintal, the scheme encourages farmers to produce certified maize seeds, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality seeds.


Benefits

  • - Financial Assistance: ₹,1000/- per quintal
  • Financial Assistance: ₹,1000/- per quintal.

Eligibility

  • The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  • The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • The beneficiary should be a maize-growing farmer.
  • The beneficiary should belong to any of the following district of Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:

Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.

Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.

District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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