QPSD

Quality Paddy seed Distribution

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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, Paddy, Incentives, Quality, Support, Extension Centers, Productivity, State, Welfare

Details

The Quality Paddy seed Distribution scheme provides a subsidy of 5 per kg of certified paddy seeds to farmers at the time of purchase in Agricultural Extension Centers. This initiative aims to support farmers by making quality seeds more affordable and accessible, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity.

A subsidy of 5 per kg of certified paddy seeds will be allowed in the sale price at the time of purchase in the Agricultural Extension Centers.

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 5 per kg of certified paddy seeds
Introduced on: 2011-08-22 00:00:00
Scheme type: na

Benefits

  • - Subsidy of 5 per kg of certified paddy seeds
  • Increased accessibility to quality seeds
  • Support for farmers' agricultural productivity
  • Subsidy of 5 per kg of certified paddy seeds
  • Increased accessibility to quality seeds
  • Support for farmers' agricultural productivity

Eligibility

Farmers can apply for this scheme.

Application Process

Offline

To avail the benefits, farmers can approach the following:

  • Village Level: Assistant Agricultural Officer
  • Block Level: Assistant Seed Officer / Deputy Agricultural Officer / Agricultural Officer and Assistant Director of Agriculture
  • District Level: Joint Director of Agriculture

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)

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
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