Seed Rolling Plan - SeedNet India

Seed Distribution models of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Bihar wereobtained for further study and discussion. A re-examination of the present Subsidy Pattern including production anddistribution subsidy :- On this issue, the Sub Committee met on 14.12.2011and discussed the following aspects:(i) Present structure of production and distribution subsidies under variouscrop development programme like NFSM, ISOPOM etc.(ii) Non availability of better public hybrid in cotton and paddy – ICAR tobe requested to develop better hybrid.(iii) Wherever seeds have to be out sourced from private sector, one of theterms of the tender clause should be disclosure of sources offoundation/breeder seed and producer of certified seeds so thatgenuineness of the certified seed supply by such private seed producingcompany can be ensured/verified.(iv) Enhancing the production of new and better varieties (shortduration/stress tolerant etc).(v) Inadequate production subsidy being given to State Seed Corporationby State Government to be sorted out at State Level – a reference bemade to GOI if the issue is not resolved.2. Procedure for placing breeder seed indent and liftingIt was decided that the suggested procedure in the 1 st Meeting of the StandingCommittee for placing breeder seed indent and lifting may be adopted by DAC/ICARafter circulating it to all State and ICAR for giving their comments on or before 15 thFebruary, 2012. Thereafter, after considering the comments/views, the suggestedprocedure for placing breeder seed indent and lifting would be adopted after approvalof competent authority.