Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds

📍 Tamil Nadu 📊 State 🕐 21 Feb 2026

About this Scheme

The “Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds” scheme offers subsidies to farmers for purchasing certified oil seeds, helping them improve their crop yield and quality.

About This Scheme

The “Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to farmers by subsidizing the cost of certified oil seeds. This scheme also encourages the farmers to use high-quality seeds and improve agricultural productivity.

Benefits

Financial Assistance: Subsidy of 50% of the seed cost or ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria

The beneficiary should be a Farmer.

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.

Application Process

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.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Scheme Benefits

Financial Assistance: Subsidy of 50% of the seed cost or ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.