National Seed Corporation- Assistance for boosting seed production in private sector

Govt. of India realizing the need for increased seed production in the high volume low value crops has proposed to provide assistance for boosting seed production in the private sector. The scheme is implemented through National Seeds Corporation under the administrative control of Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmer’s Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare..

Pattern of Assistance

The scheme provides assistance in the following form.

1. Credit linked back ended Capital Subsidy
• 40% of project cost for General Areas with maximum cap of Rs. 60 Lakhs
• 50% of project cost for Scheduled Areas with maximum cap of Rs. 75 Lakhs

Eligible components of the Scheme

The scheme supports the following components

1. Seed Godown
2. Seed Pre-cleaner
3. Seed Cleaner-cum-Grader
4. Indent Cylinder
5. Conveyor System
6. Seed Elevator
7. Seed Treater
8. Seed Drying Unit.
9. Seed Holding Bins.
10. Weighing Machine.
11. Bag Closer
12. DG Set
13. Transportation, freight, erection, commissioning and electrification charges
14. Other connected equipments/accessories/different sieve sizes
15. Seed Testing Laboratory Equipments.

Cost Capping for release of Subsidy

1. ✅ Godown with AC / GI sheet – Rs. 7000 per sq. mt.
2. ✅ Storage godown with flat roof – Rs. 7500 per sq. mt.
3. ✅ Seed processing plant structure – Rs. 7000 per sq. mt.

Important to Remember

The detailed project report has to be as per the norms of the scheme

1. Term loan is mandatory
2. Subsidy is released into the SRF account of the bank
3. The project should be complete within 15 months from disbursement of Term Loan

For more details about the scheme please contact us. We can help you with

1. Making error free applications to NSC with accurate Detailed Project Reports, Technical Standards and Protocols.
2. Reviewing Bank Appraisal Reports to check for any data inconsistencies
3. Maintaining the progress of the project as per the recommendations NSC
4. Assist you in the regular Joint Inspections and submission of follow-up documents to NSC
5. Represent your case before NSC for any difficulties faced in implementation of the project

Our Unique Services

1. Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR)
2. Layout Drawings
3. Facilitating various permissions required from various Govt. Departments
4. Error free application processing for various subsidies and incentives
5. Facilitating the arrangement of subsidies and incentives from Govt. Departments
6. Advisory on Purchase of Machinery / Technology and Civil works