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Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds
Farmers in Tamil Nadu can receive a subsidy of ₹1,000 per quintal for producing and supplying Foundation and Certified seeds to the Department of Agriculture through the Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds scheme. This initiative aims to enhance seed production and support agricultural sustainability in the region.
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, Seed Production, Foundation Seeds
Details
The scheme “Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds” by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is aimed at encouraging farmers to produce high-quality seeds. Under this initiative, farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department of Agriculture are eligible to receive a subsidy.
Benefits
- - Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- per quintal
- Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- per quintal.
Eligibility
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation or Certified seeds to the Department.
Exclusions
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.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
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- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
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- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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