The Union Agriculture Minister inaugurated a seed processing and packaging unit of the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) in NewDelhi.
The new unit at the Pusa Complex is designed for vegetable and flower seeds with a capacity of one tonne per hour.
Five additional NSC units in Bareilly, Dharwad, Hassan, Suratgarh, and Raichur were inaugurated virtually, each processing four tonnes per hour.
NSC also launched digital initiatives, including the “Seed Management 2.0” system and an online seed-booking platform for farmers.
NSC was established in 1963.
NSC functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and ensures the production, processing, and distribution of certified quality seeds.