Launch of Seed Minikits Programme 

Launch of Seed Minikits Programme 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy

In news

• The Seed Minikit Programme was launched recently. 
• Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture
• Seed Minikits consisting of higher yielding varieties of seeds of Pulses and oilseeds were distributed to farmers.
• It is wholly funded by the Government of India through the National Food Security Mission.

Benefits of the Programme 

• It is a major tool for introducing new varieties of seeds in the farmers’ fields. 
• It will ensure better harvest and better income. 
• It is instrumental for increasing the seed replacement rate
• The distribution is free of cost

Who is providing the kits? 

• The Central Agencies National Seeds Corporation (NCS), NAFED and Gujarat State Seeds Corporation