Objectives | National Seed Science Technology Research Centre

To carry out the seed technology research on problems associated with quality seed on seed production, harvesting, post-harvest handlings, storage, seed morphology and seed physiology based on seed quality testing protocols.
To develop and standardize seed testing techniques through research supporting the seed certification system.
To establish and coordinate the source seed production in NARC farm/stations and its distribution.
To provide seed testing services to seed producers, seed companies, I/N/GOs with seed component, research entities, farmers etc.
To work in close collaboration with the different stakeholders (central and provincial) of national and provincial level on seed problems in coordination with seed quality control centre, central seed testing laboratory and provincial seed testing laboratory.