Pune News: Free Sorghum Seeds for 15,860 Farmers Under Maharashtra Government Scheme; Apply Through MahaDBT
Amid low rainfall and the possibility of drought-like conditions, the Agriculture Department has announced a free sorghum seed mini-kit scheme for farmers in Pune district for the 2026–27 Rabi season. Under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission, a target of 15,860 seed mini-kits has been approved for the district. Each eligible farmer will receive four kilograms of improved sorghum seeds, along with biofertiliser and cultivation guidance. Beneficiaries will be selected through the MahaDBT portal on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Free Sorghum Seeds for Pune District Farmers
Pune: Farmers in Pune district may receive support for the upcoming Rabi season as the Agriculture Department steps up efforts to reduce potential crop losses amid deficient rainfall and the possibility of drought-like conditions.
Under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission, a target of 15,860 seed mini-kits has been approved for Pune district as part of the Rabi sorghum initiative for the 2026–27 season.
The scheme aims to provide farmers with improved seed varieties that can help sustain crop production under challenging weather conditions. Sorghum is considered important in areas with limited water availability and can also provide fodder for livestock.
According to the report, the district has been allocated a target of 634 quintals of sorghum seeds under the initiative.
What Will Farmers Receive in Each Mini-Kit?
Each eligible farmer will receive a mini-kit containing four kilograms of sorghum seeds.
The improved varieties included in the scheme are:
- Parbhani Super Moti
- Phule Yashomati
- PKV Shakti
In addition to seeds, the mini-kit will include biofertiliser to support crop growth. Farmers will also receive guidance on appropriate sorghum cultivation practices.
The initiative is expected to help farmers maintain production despite unfavourable weather conditions and support fodder availability for livestock.
Selection Through MahaDBT on a First-Come, First-Served Basis
Beneficiaries will be selected through the MahaDBT portal under the first-come, first-served system.
District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Vaibhav Tambe has appealed to interested farmers to complete their online registration without delay to avail themselves of the scheme.
Farmers should check the official portal for the relevant scheme component, application requirements and registration instructions.
Official portal: MahaDBT Farmer Portal
Seed Kits to Be Distributed Before November 10
According to the report, seed mini-kits are scheduled to be distributed to selected eligible farmers before November 10, 2026.
The Agriculture Department has also advised farmers to use the seeds appropriately and complete sowing on time to support crop establishment during the Rabi season.
With rainfall shortages raising concerns about agricultural production, the scheme is intended to provide timely assistance to farmers and help reduce potential financial losses.