Centre flags seed deficit in Nagaland and Jharkhand

NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): The Union Agriculture Ministry has flagged seed shortfalls in Nagaland and Jharkhand, and a near-zero contingency margin in Tamil Nadu, even as overall national availability of certified and quality seeds remains in surplus this kharif season. Nagaland has a more modest shortfall of 368 quintals – availability at 6,350 quintals against a requirement of 6,718 quintals – and has been directed to source the deficit from NSC, public sector undertakings, or neighbouring states.