DEPARTMENT/ SUB DEPT.
Production
Introduction
Maharashtra State Seed Corporation Limited, Akola, conducts seed production programs during the Kharif and Rabi seasons across approximately 2.5 lakh acres annually with the help of around 50,000 seed growers. High-quality seeds are made available to farmers in a timely manner through disciplined seed distribution and regular monitoring.
As National Food Security is a priority, Mahabeej focuses on producing affordable seeds of cereals, oilseeds, fiber crops, green leafy crops, fodder, and cotton.
Annually, over 10 lakh quintals of certified seeds and 1.20–1.50 lakh quintals of basic seeds are produced, including vegetables.
Various Schemes under Seed Production Program:
The "Village Seed Production Program" aims to organize contiguous seed production in villages. Certification fee discounts of 100%, 75%, or 50% are provided based on area. Additional schemes promote quality seed production in Maharashtra through incentives and hybrid/variety programs.
- Registration fee waived for advance reservation scheme participants.
- Area inspection fee waived for continuous area registration.
- Special incentives for high-quality seed production.
Under the National Food Security Mission, Mahabeej helps distribute certified seeds like green gram, urad, tur, and gram—boosting seed conversion rates in these crops.
Mahabeej produces large quantities of new cereal, pulse, and oilseed varieties, contributing to higher per-hectare productivity.
