Karnataka State Seeds (ksscl.karnataka.gov.in): Contacts
Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Index
Government of Karnataka
Updated 13 Nov 2026. Contacts checked 13 Nov 2026.
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Karnataka State Seeds Corporation has planned to produce 392779 quintals of seeds in an area of 66,004 acres during the year 2023-24 and the progress achieved is 38459 acres and procured 210973 quintals.
Reach the department
Phone: 080-23415652, 23415656
The right desk for your problem
| For | Published desk | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / Managing Director / 9141013059 | Sri Anup.K.G. | [email protected] | |
| 2 / General Manager(FA & MIS) / 9141013060 | Sri K.Gopalakrishna | [email protected] | |
| 3 / General Manager(Production) / 9141013061 | Dr. M.A.Girish | [email protected] | |
| 4 / General Manager(M & C) / 9141013062 | Smt Roopa.L. | [email protected] | |
| 5 / Assistant Executive Engineer / 9141013068 | Sri Jagadish.S. | [email protected] | |
| 6 / Company Secretary-cum- Deputy General Manager (P&A) / 9141013064 | CS Karthik.A. | [email protected] | |
| 7 / Superintendent(Administration) / 9141013174 | Sri Chetan.N. | [email protected] |
Do it online: useful services and information
The Varietal Research & Development Center (VRDC) was established in 2006 at Dharwad under the R&D policy of Karnataka State Seeds Corporation . The main aim is to carry out independent research in crop improvement with a major focus on developing commercial Hybrids in Maize, Cotton, Sunflower, and Pearl millet. The goal is to broaden the scope of supplying public bred improved hybrids /varieties to the farmer and also to compete with the seed industry in supplying quality hybrids and varieties. VRDC is recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), GOI, to conduct Research & Development activities independently in crop improvement.
The Varietal Research & Development Center (VRDC) was established in 2006 at Dharwad under the R&D policy of Karnataka State Seeds Corporation . The main aim is to carry out independent research in crop improvement with a major focus on developing commercial Hybrids in Maize, Cotton, Sunflower, and Pearl millet. The goal is to broaden the scope of supplying public bred improved hybrids /varieties to the farmer and also to compete with the seed industry in supplying quality hybrids and varieties. VRDC is recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), GOI, to conduct Research & Development activities independently in crop improvement.
The website

Official sources
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Index. Read 10 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - About-us. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Ksscl-details. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - About-us. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Varietal-research-and-development. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Research-&-development. Read 13 Nov 2026.
- Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Limited - Share_holders_kyc_form. Read 13 Nov 2026.