Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds: 50% Subsidy on Certified Oil Seeds in Tamil Nadu

This scheme is aimed at promoting the use of high-quality, certified oil seeds among farmers in Tamil Nadu to improve agricultural productivity. The scheme subsidizes the cost of certified oil seeds, encouraging farmers to adopt advanced seed production practices and thereby increase crop yield and quality.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance:

  • Subsidy provided is 50% of the cost of the seeds or ₹1,200 per quintal, whichever is less.

Eligibility

• Beneficiary:

  • Must be a bona fide farmer.

• Residency:

  • The applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

• Additional Requirement:

  • The farmer should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department as part of the scheme.

Application Process

Mode: Offline

1. Collect Application Form:

   • Obtain the form from the nearest Agricultural Office.

2. Complete the Form:

   • Fill in required details (personal information, land details, seed purchase details, etc.) and attach mandatory documents (self-attested if needed).

3. Submit:

   • Village Level: Submit 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 (e.g., Aadhaar Card or Voter ID)

• Proof of land ownership or cultivation

• Seed purchase receipt

• Certificate of seed production and supply to the Department

• Bank account details

• Any additional documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the scheme about?
  It subsidizes the cost of certified oil seeds to encourage the use of high-quality seeds, enhancing productivity and modern agricultural practices.

• Who is eligible?
  Only farmers who are residents of Tamil Nadu and who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.

• What subsidy is provided?
  A subsidy of 50% of the seed cost or ₹1,200 per quintal, whichever is less.

• How do farmers apply?
  Applications are made offline by collecting the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office and submitting it at the designated local offices.

• What documents are required?
  Identity proof, land ownership or cultivation proof, seed purchase receipt, certificate of seed production and supply, and bank account details.

• Is there an income limit or age restriction?
  The guidelines do not specify any income or age restrictions.

• Can farmers from other states apply?
  No, the scheme is open only to residents of Tamil Nadu.