Sarkari Yojana
Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize
About Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize
Offered by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, the “Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize” scheme targets maize farmers in selected Tamil Nadu districts and subsidises part of their seed cost. It guarantees that 24% of benefits reach SC/ST farmers and 20% reach women farmers or women groups, with small and marginal farmers given priority.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Farmers may benefit
Only Farmers may benefit.
The beneficiary must live in Tamil Nadu
The beneficiary must live in Tamil Nadu.
Maize must be grown in one of these…
Maize must be grown in one of these Tamil Nadu districts: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi. Note: Small/Marginal farmers get priority; a 24% flow to SC/ST farmers and a 20% flow to women farmers/ women groups is assured.
Benefits Provided
Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Subsidy on Certified Seeds
Subsidy on Certified Seeds: Half (50%) of the price of certified maize seeds is covered, up to ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is lower.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An identity document (such as the Aadhaar card…
An identity document (such as the Aadhaar card or Voter ID).
Evidence of land ownership or tenancy
Evidence of land ownership or tenancy.
A recent photograph of the farmer
A recent photograph of the farmer.
A caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
A caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Evidence of membership in a women's group (where…
Evidence of membership in a women's group (where relevant).
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account.
Any further documents (if asked for)
Any further documents (if asked for).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize through the offline application process outlined below.
Pick up the form at the closest Agricultural…
Pick up the form at the closest Agricultural Office.
Complete the form with the necessary details and…
Complete the form with the necessary details and enclose the required documents (self-attested, if required).
Hand in the form at the appropriate office
Hand in the form at the appropriate office: Village Level: Give it to the Assistant Agricultural Officer. Block Level: Give it to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer. District Level: Give it to the Joint Director of Agriculture.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.