Seed Multiplication Scheme of Paddy, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and Cotton

• Premium: On seeds ranges from ₹1/- to ₹3/- per kg. - Foundation Class Seeds: The premium is between 7.5% to 30% over the Local Market Rate per kg, depending on the type of oil seed. - For Certified Class Seeds: The premium is between 5% to 20% over the Local Market Rate per kg, based on the specific oil seed. - Training: The farmer so desirous of enrolling himself/herself will be given a training by the authorities concerned at the beginning of each year

• The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should produce and supply seeds for the Department of Agriculture on a contract basis.
• The seed Farms should be registered by the Seed Producer viz., the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the respective Blocks.
• Field Run Produce has to satisfy the standards of physical/genetic purity, moisture levels and germination percentage as prescribed in the Certification standards.

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.