Details

The “Distribution of Rhizobium Packets-Oilseeds” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides a subsidy to farmers on the cost of Rhizobium. It targets farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department of Agriculture.

Benefits

Quantum of Assistance: 50% on the cost of Rhizobium or ₹100/- per ha. whichever is less.

Eligibility

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

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

Proof of Identity (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.).

Proof of Land Ownership.

Certificate of seed production and supply to the Department.

Bank Account Details.

Any other documents (if required).