Seed Rolling Plan - SeedNet India

(ii) In Bihar seed distribution subsidy is directly given to the farmers forpurchase of paddy and maize hybrid seed in the Kisan Melas. The saleof other seed is through the dealers outlets at subsidized rate. The seedsupplying agencies claim subsidy from the Director of Agriculture bysubmitting the supporting document prescribed by the StateGovernment.After discussion it was decided that some of the members of the Sub-Committeemay visit Bihar and Andhra Pradesh for an on the spot study of their respective seeddistribution model and these models may be examined by the Sub-Committee beforenext meeting of the committee.5. Popularization of new varietiesi. DAC may request the state for taking up extension work with the helpii.iii.iv.of SSC, SAU’s, KVKs, State Seed Farms, Private Seed Producers byusing the funds under the schemes ATMA of GOI.Data base for performance of new varieties under minikits should becollected by respective seed supplying agencies and KVKs.Based on the performance of the variety in the demonstration, seedproducers (public and private) will take up the seed production.DAC may request ICAR for suggestions for populazing newvariety/hybrid for increasing its production and phasing out oldvarieties in future.During the discussion in the meeting a view emerged that, in order to promotenew varieties and discourage older varieties of more than 10 years, the subsidy maybe phased out gradually over a period of three years by reducing it to 50%, 25%, 25%respectively and completely removing it in the 4 th year. It was decided that the Subcommitteemay further deliberate on this issue and give its recommendation beforenext meeting.6. Procurement of seed through tender by the State Government: - Non-existence of uniform procedures.