BHARATIYA BEEJ SAHAKARI SAMITI

BHARATIYA BEEJ SAHAKARI SAMITI

No formal branch office of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has been established in the State of Bihar. However, BBSSL is undertaking its activities such as seed distribution and seed production through cooperative societies in the State of Bihar.

In the State of Bihar, 3,418 cooperative societies have been enrolled as members of BBSSL to date. Quality and affordable seeds were provided to 19,956 farmers during the current financial year. Further, 279 farmers covering an area of 2,663 hectares in the State have been engaged in the seed production activities of BBSSL during the ongoing Rabi 2025-26 season. The seeds produced by these farmers are procured by BBSSL at remunerative prices, wherein procurement is undertaken at Minimum Support Price (MSP) plus 10% bonus or at the prevailing rate of the State Seed Corporation, whichever is higher.

This information was given by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written reply in Lok Sabha.