The "Production of Certified Seeds of Maize" scheme, aims to promote the production of certified maize seeds by providing subsidy to farmers in select districts of Tamil Nadu.

Maize farmers in select districts of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply.

Farmers receive a subsidy of ₹1,000/- per quintal for certified maize seeds.

Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts are covered.

Preference is given to small/marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers, and women farmers or groups.

Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer at the village level, Deputy Agricultural Officer at the block level, or the Joint Director of Agriculture at the district level.

Identity proof, land ownership proof, bank passbook, caste certificate (if applicable), and filled application form are required.

No. Specific age or income limit is not required to apply for this scheme.

Yes, 20% of the scheme benefits are reserved for women farmers and women’s groups.

Yes, 24% of the scheme's benefits are reserved for SC/ST farmers.

Farmers can contact their local Assistant Agricultural Officer, Deputy Agricultural Officer, or Joint Director of Agriculture for further details.