Seed Village Programme:
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It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in 2014-15.
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The programme is a key component of the Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials.
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Aim: To upgrade the quality of farmer’s saved seeds.
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Under this programme, financial assistance for distribution of foundation/certified seeds at 50% of seed cost for cereal crops and 60% for pulses, oilseeds, fodder and green manure crops is available for up to one acre per farmer.
Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials:
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The mission aims to promote production and multiplication of quality seeds of agricultural crops so that the required quantities of seeds could be made available to farmers in the country.
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Components: The various components under the mission include:
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Seed Village Programme
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Establishment of Seed Processing- cum- Seed Storage Godowns at Gram Panchayat Level
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National Seed Reserve
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Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector and
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Strengthening of Quality Control Infrastructure Facilities.
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