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Integrated Scheme of OilSeeds,Pulses,Oilpalm and Maize |
2.5 IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES 1.
The
ISOPOM will continue to be implemented by the state Governments through their Departments
of Agriculture/Horticulture. 2.
Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the nodal agency for production of
breeder’s seed and conduct of frontline demonstrations. 3.
National
Seeds Corporation (NSC). State Farms Corporation of India (SFCI), KRIBHCO etc will
implement the programme for foundation and certified seed production, while distribution
of certified seeds and minikits will be done by NSC and SFCI at the central level. 4.
The
private sector like NGOs, farmer’s organizations, cooperative bodies, and public
sector agencies will also be involved through State Governments in the implementation of
some of the components of the programme. However, the involvement of private sector and
other Non-Government Bodies in the implementation of different components of the programme
will be limited to 15% of the allocation for a particular component. This ceiling of 15%
could be increased, if necessary, after a mid-term review of the involvement of private
sector by the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation and Planning Commission. 5.
Impact
assessment/evaluation of the scheme will be undertaken at the end of the 10th
Plan by an independent agency. |
