Seed Minikit Programme

  • The Seed Minikit Programme has been launched by Union Agriculture Minster by distributing Seed Minikits (higher yielding varieties of seeds) of Pulses and oilseeds to farmers.
  • Nodal Agencies: The seed mini-kits are being provided by the following central agencies –National Seeds Corporation (NCS), NAFED, Gujarat State Seeds Corporation.
  • The programme is wholly funded by the Center through the National Food Security Mission.

Impact

  • Increasing Seed Replacement Rate: The programme is a major tool for introducing new varieties of seeds in fields and instrumental for increasing the seed replacement rate.

Prelims Facts

National Seeds Corporation(NSC)

  • It was established ....
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