Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: A programme on the distribution of certified seed potato for Rabi–2025 under the state sector scheme “Development of Potato, Vegetable & Spices” was organised in Athagarh of Cuttack district today.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo distributed the certified seed potatoes to the farmers. The event aims to promote quality seed availability, strengthen potato production, and support farmers with improved planting material for the upcoming Rabi season.
Singh Deo addressed the gathering emphasizing the state’s focus on increasing potato productivity, reducing dependence on imports, and strengthening the agricultural supply chain.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment for supporting farmers through various schemes and interventions.
Director Horticulture, Kalunge Gorakh Waman highlighted the significance of high quality seed distribution in boosting of potato production and productivity across the state ensuring farmers welfare.
Athagarh MLA Ranendra Pratap Swai, encouraged farmers to adopt the high yielding varieties of certified seed potato and improved cultivation practices in order to have enhanced production.
Later, Niti Ranjan Sen, MD, OSSC, addressed the gathering and elaborated on the corporation’s efforts in timely supply of certified seed potato to meet farmer demand across the state.
As of now 1,40,000 quintals of seed potato has been despatched and 91,633 quintals of seed potato has been distributed among farmers of different districts.
In Cuttack district, there is a plan to cover 800 hectare under potato cultivation during Rabi out of which 270 hectare will be covered in Athgarh sub-division.
