No formal branch office of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has presently been established in Bihar. However, BBSSL has an operational presence in the State through its field official, who coordinates seed distribution, business development and monitoring of seed-related activities.

BBSSL is undertaking seed business in Bihar through the Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam Limited, which is the designated nodal agency for BBSSL in the State. Seed production and distribution activities are coordinated with the nodal agency, local cooperative institutions and other stakeholders. During the financial year 2026–27, BBSSL has also supplied various crop seeds directly to 20 cooperative societies in Bihar, thereby strengthening its cooperative-based distribution network in the State.

BBSSL follows a farmer-centric pricing model under which seed-producing farmers are paid the highest of: (i) MSP plus a minimum 10 per cent incentive on graded seed, or (ii) the prevailing mandi market price, or (iii) the concerned State Seed Corporation’s procurement rate. This ensures assured procurement, protects farmers from price fluctuations and provides them a remunerative premium for meeting the higher quality and technical requirements of seed production.

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

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