The Seed Production Programme aims to improve the economic condition of SC and ST farmers by providing assisted access to high-yielding variety seeds for production purposes up to a limit of 1 hectare.

Benefits

• 75% subsidy on Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds.
• Covered registration fees for Seed Certification Agency.
• Technical training and guidance.
• Guaranteed procurement at government-fixed rates.

Conditions

• Minimum area: 0.2 hectares; Maximum: 1 hectare.
• Adoption of complete agricultural package and removal of undesirable plants.
• Execution of a production agreement.
• Payment of remaining 25% cost in cash or own seed.
• Produced seeds must be available for other SC/ST farmers in the following year.

Eligibility

• Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
• Small or marginal farmer.
• Within 10km periphery of selected Govt. agricultural farms.
• Must register with Seed Certification Agency.

Application Process (Offline)

• Step 1: Primary selection by Rural Agricultural Extension Officer.
• Step 2: Approval of list by Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer.
• Step 3: Seed distribution to selected farmers.
• Step 4: Registration with Certification Agency (within 20 days of sowing).
• Step 5: Procurement and processing of raw seed after harvest.

Application Deadlines

• Selection: May 25 (Kharif) / Aug 31 (Rabi).
• Supply: June 15 (Kharif) / Oct 10 (Rabi).

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• Land Holding Proof (Min 0.2 Hectares)
• Proof of Residence near selected Govt. farm
• Written Consent/Declaration
• Agreement with Department (Post-selection)