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Gujarat State Seed Corporation pays Rs 6.33 crore dividend
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.
Gujarat State Seed Corporation handed over a Rs 6.33 crore dividend for FY 2024-25 to the Gujarat government.
Total dividends paid by the corporation since its inception now stand at Rs 42.82 crore.
Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Agriculture Ramesh Katara presented the cheque to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.
Seed production and distribution grew from 1,070 quintals produced and 835 quintals distributed initially to 3,34,739 quintals in 2024-25.
The corporation supplies 30% of spice seeds, 19% of cereal seeds, 14% of pulse seeds and 10% of oilseeds produced and distributed in Gujarat under its 'GURABINI' brand.
- Who
- Gujarat State Seed Corporation, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani, Minister of State for Agriculture Ramesh Katara, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior state officials.
- What
- The corporation handed over a Rs 6.33 crore dividend cheque for the financial year 2024-25 to the Gujarat government.
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- When
- Wednesday, for the financial year 2024-25.
- Why
- The dividend reflects the corporation's efficiency, transparent functioning and sound management, supporting farmers' welfare and the state's agricultural development.
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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