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Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds
Farmers in Tamil Nadu can receive a financial subsidy of ₹1,000 per quintal for producing and supplying Foundation and Certified seeds to the Department of Agriculture. This initiative aims to enhance seed production and promote agricultural sustainability across the state.
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.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What is the “Production of Foundation and Certified Seeds” scheme?
- It is a state-sponsored scheme that offers a subsidy to farmers for producing and supplying Foundation and Certified seeds.
- Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
- Any farmer who produces Foundation or Certified seeds and supplies them to the Department.
- What is the subsidy provided under this scheme?
- Farmers receive ₹1,000/- per quintal as a subsidy for the seeds they produce and supply.
- How to apply for the scheme?
- Applications can be submitted to the Agricultural Officer at the village, block, or district level.
- What documents are required to apply?
- You need proof of land ownership, identity proof, certification of seed production, and bank account details.
- Is there any income restriction to apply for the scheme?
- No, there are no income criteria for this scheme.
- Is the scheme available to all communities?
- Yes, the scheme is open to all farmers, irrespective of community.
- Is there an age limit to apply for the scheme?
- No, there is no age restriction for applicants.
- What kind of seeds are eligible under the scheme?
- Only Foundation and Certified seeds are eligible for the subsidy.
- Whom to contact for more information?
- You can contact the Agricultural Officer at the village, block, or district level.
Official links
References
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