Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize

About This Scheme

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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