The new HAL-ICAR-IIHR seed production centre will augment the existing processing infrastructure for timely processing of seeds.It will enhance the availability of large quantity of quality seeds of ICAR-IIHR bred vegetable and flower crop varieties/hybrids.Further, ICAR will collaborate with the private sector and subsequently, work on joint projects in the areas of research, education and extension projects.HAL has provided funding support for the new seed processing unit under its CSR mandate.The new facility will house an automated seed coating unit, seed dryer and colour sorters, automatic pouch filling machines among others.