Production of Foundation Seeds
The "Production of Foundation Seeds" scheme, provides subsidies to farmers cultivating seed farms for pulses, offering specific benefits to SC/ST farmers and farm women.
What you get
- Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- per quintal.
Who can apply
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crop.
Who cannot apply
How to apply
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.
Details
The scheme “Production of Foundation Seeds” by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is designed to support farmers in the production of foundation seeds, particularly for pulses. Eligible farmers receive a subsidy. Special benefits are provided for SC/ST farmers (24%) and farm women (20%).