Hi-tech paddy seed warehouse to open at Alathur in Palakkad, Keralam, on October 6, 2026
On October 6, 2026, a modern paddy seed storage centre will be inaugurated in Alathur, Palakkad district, Kerala. Funded with roughly 75 million rupees through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the facility is designed to preserve the Uma (MO16) variety of paddy seeds. The warehouse aims to enhance seed quality and availability for local farmers and support regional agricultural resilience.