Seed Licence in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Agriculture

Maharashtra Seed Manufacturing & Dealer Licensing Guidelines

Seed business compliance in Maharashtra is regulated by the **Commissioner of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra**, based in Pune.

Applications are processed online through the state's official **Aaple Sarkar** portal (`aaplesarkar.maharashtra.gov.in`) or integrated **SATHI** traceability system.

Jalna Hybrid Seed Cluster Focus

The city of **Jalna** is widely recognized as the hybrid seed capital of Maharashtra, holding a massive concentration of processing plants, research farms, and seed warehouses. Setting up facilities in this region requires strict spatial adherence and planning.

State-Specific Requirements

• Seed Technologist Mandate: Applicants for manufacturing licenses must employ a seed analyst holding a B.Sc. in Agriculture or an M.Sc. in Seed Technology/Botany from a recognized university, such as **MPKV Rahuri, PDKV Akola, or VNMKV Parbhani**.
• Machinery Standards: Inspections check cleaner and gravity machine capacity match sheets, moisture meter validation slips, and batch control ledgers.
• O-Form / Source Certificate: Required to link wholesale/dealer dockets to licensed seed manufacturers.

Aaple Sarkar Application Steps

Register on the portal, choose the "Agriculture Department" services, select "Dealer in Seeds Licence", upload files (premises lease, plant blueprints, technologist degrees, Form O), pay the fee, and track the District Agricultural Officer's inspection schedule.