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This scheme aims to boost the income and crop yield of small and marginal farmers from Scheduled Read More... Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Madhya Pradesh by offering a 75% subsidy on high-quality seeds for seed production. Read less

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The Madhya Pradesh government, through its Department of Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Development, has launched the Annapurna Scheme's Seed Production Programme. This initiative is designed to directly benefit small and marginal farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) by providing them with better seeds to improve their farming output and financial situation.

What Is This Scheme?

The Seed Production Programme is a key part of the Annapurna Scheme. It focuses on giving SC and ST farmers access to high-quality 'Foundation' or 'Certified Grade I' seeds of food grain crops. The goal is to increase productivity. Farmers can get these seeds for seed production on up to 1 hectare of land, with a significant subsidy covering 75% of the seed cost.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is specifically for farmers who fall under the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories and are classified as either small or marginal farmers. They must also be willing to participate in the seed production activities and operate their farms within a 10-kilometer radius of designated government agricultural farms.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By providing subsidized quality seeds and ensuring procurement of the produced seeds, the scheme helps improve the economic well-being of SC and ST farmers. It promotes the use of improved agricultural practices and ensures that the produced certified seeds are made available to other farmers from these communities in the following year, creating a cycle of benefit.

Objective

This scheme aims to boost the income and crop yield of small and marginal farmers from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Madhya Pradesh by offering a 75% subsidy on high-quality seeds for seed production.

Benefits

Provision for Installing Own Transformer:Farmers can install transformers at their own expense according to prescribed standards.
Group Installation Option:Farmers have the option to install transformers collectively as a group.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
Must be identified as a small or marginal farmer.
Must be willing to participate actively in the Seed Production Programme.
Must operate their farm within a 10-kilometer radius of the selected Government agricultural farms.
Must use a minimum area of 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre) for the program.
Can receive subsidized seed for a maximum area of 1 hectare.
Must be registered with the Seed Certification Agency.
The scheme covers food grain crops like Paddy (Dhan), Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Kodo, Kutki, Ragi for Kharif season, and Wheat (Gehu), Barley (Jau) for Rabi season.

Note: Priority is given to names listed first in the approved beneficiary list. The waiting list is valid only for the crop season.

Implementation Area

The Seed Production Programme is implemented within the 10-kilometer periphery of the following Government agricultural farms:

Gohad (Bhind), Mahuakheda (Gwalior), Indergarh (Datia), Gazaura (Shivpuri), Rannod (Shivpuri), Gariyaband (Raipur), Khairibilari (Raipur), Mohgaon (Durg), Surgi (Rajnandgaon), Bhavarmara (Rajnandgaon), Amethi (Raigarh), Ragja (Janjgir), Lakhanpur (Korba), Gehwara (Satna), Samda (Sidhi), Jabera (Damoh), Naogaon (Chhatarpur), Ajaygarh (Panna), Bhomakhatiya (Seoni), Kinhi (Balaghat), Delakhedi (Chhindwara), Narsinghpur (Narsinghpur), Pirprod (Katni), Manpur (Umariya), Bhikangaon (Khargone), Chandrakeshar (Dewas), Girwar (Shajapur), Panched (Ratlam), Patan (Mandsaur), Phanda (Bhopal), Rehthi (Sehore), Silwani (Raisen), Gundgaon (Betul), Sarangpur (Rajgarh), Keralapal (Jagdalpur), Kanker (Kanker), Pankhajor (Kanker), Chalta (Sitapur Surguja), Lohari (Koriya), Ori (Mandla), Biridodogari (Mandla), Birhuliya (Shahdol), Nogaon (Dhar), Jobat (Jhabua), Alirajpur (Jhabua), Garhi (Balaghat).

How To Apply

Interested farmers should follow these steps:

Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
Gather all the necessary documents required for application.
Submit your application and required documents during the selection period as per the departmental guidelines.
Post-selection, you will need to submit an Application Form for Registration to the Farm Superintendent within 20 days of sowing.
Sign an agreement with the department concerning seed production and procurement.
If required, deposit the remaining 25% of the seed cost in cash via Challan or declare your own seed contribution.

Important: Registration with the Seed Certification Agency is mandatory. For offline applications or specific submission details, please refer to the official government notifications or contact the local agricultural department office.

Documents Required

For Application/Selection Stage

Caste Certificate (SC/ST proof)
Land Holding Document showing at least 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre) for the program.
Proof of residence within the 10 km periphery of the selected Government Agricultural Farm.
A written declaration stating your willingness to participate in the Seed Production Programme.

Post-Selection / During Implementation

Application Form for Registration (to be submitted to the Farm Superintendent within 20 days of sowing).
Agreement with the Department on seed production and procurement terms.
Challan for depositing the remaining 25% seed cost in cash (if applicable).
Declaration of own seed contribution to cover the remaining 25% seed cost (if applicable).

FAQ’s

Who is eligible to receive the subsidized seeds under the Annapurna Scheme?

The scheme is exclusively for small and marginal farmers who belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities and are willing to participate in the seed production program.

What is the minimum land area required for a farmer to participate in this seed production program?

Farmers must utilize a minimum area of 1/2 acre, which is equivalent to 0.2 hectares, for conducting the seed production program.

Are there any specific crop types covered by this scheme for seed production?

Yes, the scheme covers specific food grain crops. For the Kharif season, it includes Paddy (Dhan), Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi. For the Rabi season, it covers Wheat (Gehu) and Barley (Jau).

What is the farmer's financial contribution towards the cost of the subsidized seeds?

The scheme provides a 75% subsidy on the seed cost. The farmer needs to pay the remaining 25% of the actual seed cost. This can be done in cash or by providing their own seeds at a price determined by the support price.

How does the scheme ensure the purity of the seeds produced by the participating farmers?

Farmers are mandated to adopt complete agricultural practices for higher production and must actively remove undesirable plants to maintain seed purity. Registration with the Seed Certification Agency is also a requirement.

What is the maximum land area for which a farmer can receive subsidized seeds under this program?

Farmers are eligible to receive the subsidized Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds for a maximum area of 1 hectare.

What is the required distance of the farmer's land from a government agricultural farm to be considered for this scheme?

The farmer's operational area must be located within a 10-kilometer radius of the selected Government agricultural farms.

If I apply, will I definitely get selected? Are there any priority criteria?

Preference is given to beneficiaries whose names appear first on the approved list. The waiting list is valid only for the current crop season.

Besides caste and landholding, what other willingness or consent is required from the applicant?

Applicants must provide a written consent or declaration confirming their willingness to participate in the entire Seed Production Programme.

What happens to the seeds produced by the farmers? Are they guaranteed a buyer?

Yes, the produced seeds are guaranteed to be procured by the Seed Production Committee or Farm Superintendent at government-fixed rates.

What kind of seeds will be provided to the farmers under this program?

Farmers will receive Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds of improved, high-yielding varieties of food grain crops for their seed production activities.

What if I'm a small or marginal farmer but not from SC/ST, can I apply?

No, this scheme is specifically designed for small and marginal farmers who belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities.

What are the administrative steps needed regarding certification?

It is mandatory for farmers to register with the Seed Certification Agency. An application form for registration must be submitted to the Farm Superintendent within 20 days of sowing.