National Seeds Corporation Ltd. (NSC) is one of the first companies in the organised seed sector which was set up in March’ 1963 to function as a foundation seed producer, stockist and supplier of different seeds. During the last 55 years, it has travelled a long distance and today NSC along with 17 other seed producing companies in the Government sector produce about 48% of the total certified/ quality seeds in the country. The balance 52% is being produced by various private seed companies including several MNCs. During 2014, the State Farms Corporation of India Ltd. (SFCI), another CPSE got merged with NSC and at present NSC is implementing its objective of quality Seed production of different Crop/Varieties depending on the Agro-climatic conditions, at its Farms as well as through its Farmer Seed Growers throughout the Country during all the Seasons i.e. Kharif, Rabi and Summer throughout the year. NSC is continuously concentrating in the recent years on various infrastructure facilities especially at its Farms, to have sustainable growth since the business of NSC entirely depends on the climatic conditions prevailing during various seasons. The growth of NSC during the last seven to eight years has been quite impressive. Detailed financial position is available under separate head "Financial Performance" in the website. The total Revenue and Net Profit during the Year 2021-22 was Rs. 915.72 Crores and Rs. 10.76 crores respectively.

The seed scenario in the country is changing fast and with significant increase in Seed Replacement Ratio (SRR) of major field crops during the last one decade and availability of plenty of certified/quality seeds in the country, the competition is hotting up with entry of several multi-national companies in the production of quality seeds and farmers’ preferences are changing from varieties to hybrids. Therefore, all the seed producing companies including NSC have to give more stress in improving its product basket both in terms of better varieties/hybrids as well as improved services to the farming community. Presently NSC is the only company which is having production of Breeder, Foundation and Certified seed and making it available to the farmers at very reasonable & affordable price. Towards diversification NSC has started production of Fish Seeds and Fodder Block also. The success of NSC in future in maintaining its key position as a dependable supplier of quality seeds at affordable prices will largely depend on its technical as well as marketing personnel who have to work very hard with full commitment and dedication and ensure that NSC produces high quality seeds and the farmers who buy such seeds derive the maximum level of satisfaction in terms of value for their money. Keeping this is mind as well as lot number of retirements, NSC is recruiting young professionals especially in Production and Marketing. Marketing team is being strengthened to cover majority areas in the Country including remote villages. NSC plays a vital role in the growth of Agriculture in the Country.

Dr. Maninder Kaur Dwivedi (IAS)

Chairman cum Managing Director