Seed Program
The scheme aims to provide free vegetable seeds to small and marginal farmers and agricultural laborers living below the poverty line.
About the Seed Program Scheme
The scheme “Seed Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to support small and marginal farmers and agricultural laborers living below the poverty line through the provision of free vegetable seeds to improve household nutrition and crop productivity. The scheme distributes seed packets worth ₹50 containing vegetables like bottle gourd, ladyfinger, beans, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, and cowpea.
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Benefits
- Free Seed Distribution: Seed packets containing seeds of bottle gourd, ladyfinger, beans, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, and cowpea worth ₹50/- are provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.
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How to Apply for Seed Program
Application mode: Offline
- The applicant should contact the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seed Program scheme?
The scheme “Seed Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to support small and marginal farmers and agricultural laborers living below the poverty line through the provision of free vegetable seeds to improve househ…
Who is eligible for Seed Program?
The applicant must be a farmer. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. The applicant must belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category. <br
What benefits does Seed Program provide?
Free Seed Distribution: Seed packets containing seeds of bottle gourd, ladyfinger, beans, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, and cowpea worth ₹50/- are provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries. <br
How can I apply for Seed Program?
The applicant should contact the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh. <br
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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