State GovernmentAgriculture

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

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Tamil Nadu

This scheme, run by the Department of Agriculture in Tamil Nadu, helps farmers produce high-quality seeds of paddy, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and cotton. Farmers can grow seeds under a contract arrangement with the government. The scheme provides financial support to encourage seed production and improve the availability of good quality seeds for other farmers.

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What You Get

  • Subsidies provided to reduce the cost of seed production
  • Contract-based support from the Department of Agriculture
  • Access to improved seed varieties
  • Technical guidance for seed multiplication
  • Market linkage through government procurement

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
  • Must be a farmer in Tamil Nadu
  • Should own or have access to cultivable land
  • Willing to grow seeds under contract with the Department of Agriculture
  • Must follow the government's seed production standards and quality guidelines

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Land ownership or lease document
  3. 3. Bank account details
  4. 4. Farm identification number
  5. 5. Agricultural produce certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Tamil Nadu
Category
Agriculture
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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