Details

The “Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to farmers by subsidizing 50% of the cost of gypsum material and transportation costs. The subsidy is available to farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department of Agriculture.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: 50% of the cost of material plus transport limited to ₹750/- per ha whichever is less.

Eligibility

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

The beneficiary should be engaged in seed production.

The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.

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

Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhar Card)

Proof of Land Ownership/Lease Agreement

Certificate of seed production and supply to the Department (Foundation/Certified Class).

Bank account details.

Any other documents (if required).