Uttar Pradesh Certified Seed Distribution Subsidy Scheme
यह प्रोफ़ाइल स्वतंत्र रूप से आधिकारिक राजपत्र अधिसूचनाओं और सत्यापित वेब डोमेन से संकलित की गई है। स्रोत प्राधिकरण लिंक: upagriculture.com प्राधिकरण: Ministry of Agriculture (Uttar Pradesh) • राज्य/क्षेत्र: Uttar Pradesh • अंतिम बार ऑडिट किया गया: 10 Sep 2026
त्वरित एआई सारांश
Provides up to 50% subsidy on certified seeds of wheat, paddy, mustard, and pulses to registered farmers in Uttar Pradesh through State Beej Bhandars.
विस्तृत सारांश
Scheme Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Certified Seed Distribution Subsidy Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to enhance the Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) and ensure the availability of high-yielding varieties to the farming community. The scheme operates through a network of State Seed Stores (Rajya Beej Bhandar) across the state.
Subsidy Structure
The scheme offers a direct price subsidy ranging from 30% to 50% on the procurement cost of certified seeds. The higher subsidy ceiling of 50% is generally applicable to small and marginal farmers for specific crops such as pulses and oilseeds under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and other centrally sponsored components, while a 30% to 40% subsidy applies to cereals like wheat and paddy under state plan components.
Implementation Mechanism
Beneficiaries must purchase seeds exclusively from authorized Rajya Beej Bhandars or designated sale points. The subsidy amount is adjusted at the point of sale (Point of Sale - POS), requiring the farmer to pay only the net amount after subsidy deduction. Biometric authentication via Aadhaar is mandatory at the time of purchase to prevent duplication and ensure transparency.
प्रमुख लाभ और वित्तीय सहायता
| तुलना मानदंड | लाभ |
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पात्रता मानदंड प्रोफ़ाइल
| तुलना मानदंड | पात्रता |
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| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years or above |
| Occupation Status | किसान |
| Domicile State | Uttar Pradesh Domicile |
आवेदन प्रक्रिया मार्गदर्शिका
- Ensure Farmer Registration is completed and verified on the UP Agriculture portal (upagriculture.com) with Aadhaar linkage.
- Visit the nearest Rajya Beej Bhandar (State Seed Store) during the notified distribution window for the specific crop season (Rabi/Kharif/Zaid).
- Present Farmer Registration ID, Aadhaar Card, and Land Records (Khatauni) at the POS counter.
- Undergo biometric authentication (fingerprint/iris) on the POS device for identity verification.
- Select the required certified seed variety and quantity within the eligible area limit (max 2 ha).
- Pay the net amount (Total Price minus applicable Subsidy) and collect the seed bag and cash receipt.
- Retain the receipt and seed tag for future audit or grievance redressal.
इस योजना के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
The scheme provides a subsidy ranging from 30% to 50% on the cost of certified seeds. A 50% subsidy is typically available for pulses and oilseeds (like Mustard) for Small and Marginal Farmers under NFSM guidelines, while Wheat and Paddy generally attract a 30-40% subsidy under the State Plan.
No. The subsidy is applicable only on purchases made from authorized Rajya Beej Bhandars (State Seed Stores) or designated government sale points through the POS system. Purchases from private dealers are not eligible for subsidy reimbursement.
Yes. The subsidy is capped at a maximum cultivated area of 2 hectares per farmer per crop per season. The quantity of seed is calculated based on the standard seed rate per hectare for the specific crop variety.
If biometric authentication fails, the farmer may attempt authentication using an alternative finger or iris scan. If authentication continues to fail, the sale cannot proceed under the subsidy scheme as Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory for DBT compliance. The farmer must update biometrics at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Yes, tenant farmers and sharecroppers are eligible provided they are registered on the UP Agriculture portal and possess valid tenancy agreements or revenue records (Khatauni) establishing their cultivation rights on the land for the current season.
Farmers must register on the official portal upagriculture.com by providing Aadhaar, bank account details, and land records. Registration can be done online by the farmer or offline through the Lekhpal / Agriculture Department field staff. The registration must be approved and verified before purchasing subsidized seeds.