PUNE: The state government has drafted a plan to produce 80,000 quintal seeds for coming monsoon. The state cabinet has cleared the plan and the instructions have been issued to regional offices.

The seeds of jowar, bajra, rice, wheat other cereals and oily seeds are part of the project. The farmers, who would join the programme and produce seeds at their farm will get assured purchase price of Rs 500 per quintal. The state has so far sanctioned Rs 4 crore for it.