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Gujarat State Seed Corporation pays Rs 6.33 crore dividend

Gujarat State Seed Corporation pays Rs 6.33 crore dividend
Gujarat State Seed Corporation hands over Rs 6.33 crore dividend for FY24-25 · thehansindia.com

There is a special company in Gujarat called the Gujarat State Seed Corporation.

This company gives good, certified seeds to farmers so they can grow healthy crops.

This year, the company made a profit and shared some of it with the Gujarat government.

It gave the government Rs 6.33 crore as a gift from its earnings.

Since the company started, it has given the government Rs 42.82 crore in total.

The company has grown a lot over time.

In the beginning, it gave out only 835 quintals of seeds, but this year it gave out 3,34,739 quintals.

Farmers use these seeds for spices, cereals, pulses and oilseeds.

The government leaders were happy and thanked the company for its good work.

This helps make sure farmers have the seeds they need to grow food.

Key facts

Dividend for FY 2024-25
Rs 6.33 crore
Total dividend since inception
Rs 42.82 crore
Seed production in 2024-25
3,34,739 quintals
Initial seed production
1,070 quintals
Initial seed distribution
835 quintals
Brand name
GURABINI
Share of spice seeds
30%
Share of cereal seeds
19%

Quotes

Jitu Vaghani

Agriculture Minister of Gujarat

“With the resolve to ensure farmers' prosperity, the Gujarat State Seed Corporation has achieved another significant milestone. Since its establishment, the Corporation has contributed a total dividend of Rs 42.82 crore to the state government, reflecting its efficiency, transparent functioning and sound management.”
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“Under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the capable leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat government continues to move forward with its commitment to farmers' welfare, agricultural development and the vision of a self‑reliant Gujarat.”
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