Details

The “Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is aimed at maize-growing farmers across selected districts in Tamil Nadu, offering a subsidy of the seed cost. The scheme ensures a 24% flow of benefits to SC/ST farmers and 20% to women farmers or women groups, with preference given to small and marginal farmers.

Benefits

Subsidy on Certified Seeds: Farmers can receive 50% of the cost of certified maize seeds, with a cap of ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.

Eligibility

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

The beneficiary should be growing maize in the specified districts of Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.

Note: Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers 24% flow to SC/ST farmers will be ensured 20% flow to women farmers/ women groups.

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 (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.).

Proof of land ownership or tenancy.

Recent photograph.

Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants).

Documents proving membership in women’s groups (if applicable).

Bank account details.

Any other documents (if required).