The Andhra Pradesh government has started supplying subsidised seeds to farmers in Srikakulam district. Farmers are being given a subsidy of ₹10 for every kilogram of paddy seed purchased, while Scheduled Tribe farmers are eligible for a special subsidy of up to 90 per cent. Officials said approximately 31,058 quintals of paddy seed were available in the district, which is expected to prevent seed shortages during the Kharif cultivation season.
