Question : Seeds Production

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Government seeds manufacturing company in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the location therefor; and

(c) the time by which the seed company is likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

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(a) to (c): No, Madam. However, there is a Central Public Sector Undertaking viz. National Seeds Corporation (NSC) under the administrative control of this Ministry and State Seed Corporations under many State Governments with the mandate of production and distribution of certified and quality seeds to the State Governments/ Implementing Agencies and farmers all over the country.

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