Title
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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.
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Types
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Central
Sector
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Objectives
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To
ensure supply of seeds to the farmers in time at reasonable
prices in the identified States.
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Salient
features
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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 seeds well in time before sowing season
to the farmers in above areas.
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Pattern of
Assistance
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1.
Reimbursement of 100% difference between rail/road
transport charges for seeds moved from outside the state to
implementing agencies.
2.
Actual cost of transportation of seeds 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.
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Eligibility
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Government
organisations/public sector agencies/ agencies identified by the
respective State Government.
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Procedures
to apply
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State
Governments/Public Sector agencies/ agencies identified by State
Governments furnish the proposal based on the approved norms of
the scheme.
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Person to
be contacted
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The Joint Secretary
Seeds Division ,
Department Agriculture and Cooperation
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
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Date of
Start/duration
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Original Scheme is in operation since 1986-87. However,
the modified scheme is in operation from 1998-99.
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Implementation
Status
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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.
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Additional
information
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Scheme
is applicable only for movement of certified seed of cereal,
oilseed, pulses, fibre, vegetable excluding potato & spices.
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