Annapurna Scheme: Seed Production Programme in Hyderabad
AS-SPP
Department of Agriculture, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Guidance for businesses in Hyderabad
The scheme aims to enhance the production and economic status of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe small and marginal farmers. It provides Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds for high-yielding food grain crops with a 75% subsidy to registered farmers operating near Government agricultural farms.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- Annapurna Scheme: Seed Production Programme
- Target Audience
- SC/ST small and marginal farmers
- Subsidy
- 75% on Foundation/Certified Grade I seed
- Coverage
- Up to one hectare (min 0.2 ha / half-acre)
- Operational Area
- Within 10 km of selected Govt agricultural farms
- Registration
- Mandatory with the Seed Certification Agency
Benefits
Provision of Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds of improved varieties of high-yielding food grain crops for seed production.
Eligibility for a 75% subsidy on the actual cost of the Foundation or Certified seed up to a maximum area of 1 hectare.
Payment for registration (application fee, registration fee, inspection fee, and sample fee) with the Seed Certification Agency is covered from the scheme budget.
Technical training and necessary information provided by the Rural Agricultural Extension Officer, Senior Agricultural Development Officer, and Subject Matter Specialist (Sub-Divisional level).
Guaranteed procurement of the produced seed by the Seed Production Committee or Farm Superintendent at government-fixed rates; expenditure on grading, processing, stocking, and packing of raw seeds can be met by the Deputy Director of Agriculture from the scheme budget.
Conditions: Use the seed for a maximum of 1 hectare and minimum 0.2 hectares; adopt the complete package of agricultural practices; remove undesirable plants for seed purity; sign an agreement with the department; pay the remaining 25% of the seed cost in cash or by providing own seed (valued at the support price); the produced Certified Seed must be made available to other SC/ST farmers under the scheme in the subsequent year.
Eligibility
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant must be a small or marginal farmer.
- The applicant must be willing to participate in the "Seed Production Programme".
- The applicant must operate within the 10-kilometer periphery of the selected Government agricultural farms.
- The applicant must conduct the program on a minimum area of 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre); the maximum grant is up to 1 hectare.
- The applicant must mandatorily register with the Seed Certification Agency.
- Crops included: Paddy (Dhan), Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Kodo, Kutki, Ragi (Kharif); Wheat (Gehu), Barley (Jau) (Rabi). Preference is given to names listed first in the approved list; the waiting list remains valid only until the crop season.
Documents required
- At the Time of Application/Selection: Caste Certificate; Land Holding Document showing minimum 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre) for the programme; Proof of Residence within the 10 km periphery of the selected Government Agricultural Farm; Written Consent (or Declaration) of 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 regarding seed production and procurement; 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).
How to apply
- 1
The Rural Agricultural Extension Officer conducts primary selection of SC/ST small/marginal farmers willing to participate (up to 1.5 times the physical target) and prepares a list.
- 2
The list is submitted to the Senior Agricultural Development Officer or Farm Superintendent, who obtains approval from the Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer.
- 3
The Director of Agriculture directs entities (Govt Agricultural Farms, State/National Seed Corporation, State Farm Corporation, Agricultural Universities) to supply Foundation/Certified Grade I seed to the Deputy Director, who arranges supply to the Farm Superintendent.
- 4
The Farm Superintendent distributes seed to selected farmers (per SDAO approval); farmers sow within 0.2–1 hectare and adopt the complete package of practices, removing unwanted plants for purity.
- 5
The registration application form is submitted to the Farm Superintendent within 20 days of sowing and presented to the Seed Certification Agency within the stipulated time.
- 6
The Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer draws certification fees from the scheme budget and remits them to the Seed Certification Agency before the deadline.
- 7
After field-level certification, produced raw seed is procured at fixed rates; grading, processing, stocking, and packing are arranged under the Seed Certification Agency's supervision.
- 8
The Deputy Director covers processing expenditure from the scheme budget; the balance (after deducting processing costs from the fixed price) is deposited by challan into the government treasury. Deadlines: Selection — May 25 (Kharif)/August 31 (Rabi-Summer); Seed availability at Farm/Society/Block — June 10/September 30; Seed to farmers — June 15/October 10.
About the scheme
The Annapurna Scheme: Seed Production Programme enhances the production and economic status of SC/ST small and marginal farmers by providing Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds of high-yielding food grain crops. Registered farmers operating within a 10-kilometer periphery of selected Government agricultural farms receive a 75% subsidy for up to one hectare, with certification fees covered and guaranteed procurement of the produced seed.
Why it matters
- Seed Production:
- Farmers produce high-quality seed for income.
- 75% Subsidy:
- On Foundation/Certified Grade I seed for up to 1 hectare.
- Fees & Procurement:
- Certification fees covered; produced seed procured at fixed rates.
- SC/ST Livelihoods:
- Boosts economic status of SC/ST farmers.
Focus areas
- Seed Production:
- Producing Foundation/Certified Grade I seed.
- Quality Certification:
- Registration with the Seed Certification Agency.
- SC/ST Farmers:
- Economic upliftment through seed production.
Is this scheme right for you?
The Annapurna Seed Production Programme turns SC/ST small and marginal farmers into seed producers — with 75% subsidised Foundation/Certified Grade I seed, covered certification fees, and guaranteed procurement. If you are an eligible SC/ST farmer near a Government agricultural farm, this scheme can strengthen your income through quality seed production.
Frequently asked questions
Must participants intending to increase agricultural productivity necessarily belong to the specific population groups known as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories?
Yes, participation in the Seed Production Programme is exclusively limited to small and marginal farmers who are confirmed members of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities.
What specific farming techniques are mandated during the growing season to ensure the produced seeds meet the required purity standards?
Farmers must adopt the complete package of agricultural practices for higher production and mandatorily ensure the removal of undesirable plants to maintain seed purity.
If I receive Foundation or Certified seed through the program, what%age of the actual seed cost must be contributed by the farmer?
The farmer must pay the remaining 25% of the seed cost; the scheme provides a 75% subsidy on the actual cost of the Foundation or Certified seed.
What is the smallest required area of land, measured in either hectares or acres, that a participant must use for the seed production program?
The program must be conducted by the farmer on a minimum area of 1/2 acre (0.2 hectares).
Am I restricted on the maximum amount of land I can use to sow the Foundation or Certified seed that is provided to me by the department?
Yes, the farmer must utilize the seed provided for a maximum area of 1 hectare.
How close must my farming operation be located to a designated Government agricultural farm to qualify for the seed supply program?
The applicant must reside and operate their farm within the 10-kilometer periphery of the selected Government agricultural farms.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available targets, what criteria determine which names receive priority selection?
Preference should be given to the names listed first in the approved list of beneficiaries.
What quality level of seeds, such as Foundation or Certified Grade, will be made available to farmers participating in the production activity?
Farmers will be provided with Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds of improved, high-yielding food grain varieties.
Do the requirements state that I must hold a particular size of land holding, such as being classified as a small or marginal farmer, to qualify?
Yes, the applicant must meet the criteria of being identified as a small farmer or a marginal farmer.
Is there a maximum limit set on the agricultural land area for which an applicant can receive subsidized seed under this production initiative?
The eligibility for the grant is limited up to a maximum area of 1 hectare.
Must an interested applicant explicitly declare their intention or willingness to participate in the entire Seed Production Programme process?
Yes, the applicant must be willing and interested in participating in the Seed Production Programme.
Which specific high-yielding food grain crops are included for seed production purposes during the Kharif and Rabi seasons under these guidelines?
Kharif crops include Paddy (Dhan), Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi; Rabi crops include Wheat (Gehu) and Barley (Jau).
What administrative steps are required to ensure the purity and quality of the crop produced, specifically regarding certification standards?
It is mandatory for the farmers to register with the Seed Certification Agency, and this application must be submitted within 20 days of sowing or before the government-fixed final date.
If I am required to cover the remaining 25% of the improved seed cost, how can I make this required contribution?
The remaining amount can be paid in cash or by providing your own seed, the price of which will be valued based on the support price.
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