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Central Sector Scheme on Transport Subsidy for the movement of
Seeds to the North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu &
Kashmir, Uttaranchal and Hill Areas of West Bengal.
| Title |
Central
Sector Scheme on Transport Subsidy for the movement of Seeds to the
North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir,
Uttaranchal and Hill Areas of West Bengal. |
| Types |
Central
Sector |
| Objectives
|
To ensure
supply of seeds to the farmers in time at reasonable prices in the
identified States. |
| Salient
features |
1.
To subsidise the cost of transportation of seeds required by the
farmers in the North Eastern States, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu
& Kashmir, Uttaranchal and; Hill Areas of West Bengal so as to
make seed available at reasonable rate as prevailing in other parts
of the country. 2.
To make available seed well in time before sowing season to the
farmers in above areas. |
| Pattern of
Assistance |
1.
Reimbursement of 100% difference between rail/road transport
charges for seed moved from outside the state to implementing
agencies. 2. Actual cost of transportation of seed subject
to maximum limit of Rs.60/quintal whichever is less is reimbursed
for movement of certified seed within the states from state
capital/district HQs of these States to sale outlets/sale
counters. |
| Eligibility
|
Government
organisations/public sector agencies/ agencies identified by the
respective State Government. |
| Procedures
to apply |
State
Governments/Public Sector agencies/ agencies identified by State
Governments furnish the proposal based on the approved norms of the
scheme. |
| Person to be
contacted |
The Joint
Secretary Seeds Division , Department Agriculture and Cooperation
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Date of
Start/duration |
Original Scheme is in operation since 1986-87. However, the modified
scheme is in operation from 1998-99. |
| Implementation
Status |
Originally this scheme was meant for North-Eastern States including
Sikkim. However, from 1998-99, it has been extended to other States
like H.P., J&K, uttaranchal and Hill areas of West Bengal. |
| Additional
information |
Scheme is
applicable only for movement of certified seed of cereal, oilseed,
pulses, fibre, vegetable excluding potato & spices. |
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