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Introduction
The Seed Certification Department carries out the certification work in various notified varieties and hybrids in accordance with various provisions of The Seeds Act 1966 and The Seed Rules 1968, to secure and make available seeds with standard qualities of germination, physical purity, moisture and genetic purity as prescribed under the Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards (IMSCS). This scheme is implemented in the State with one Joint Director of Seed Certification, 29 Assistant Directors of Seed Certification and 145 Seed Certification Officers.
1. Receipt and scrutiny of application.
2. Field Inspections to verify conformity.
3. Supervision at seed processing stages
4. Seed sampling and analysis
5. Grant of Certificate for Quality Seeds
Any person from Government, Quasi Government or Private agencies who desires to produce certified seed can do so, by registering himself with the Seed Certification wing of this department. A registration fee of Rs.25/ per sowing report is charged and further field inspection / seed testing fee shall be collected separately based on the crops. Seeds of only those varieties notified under section 5 of The Seeds Act 1966 shall be eligible for certification.
