Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited supplies Jowar Seeds with Downy Mildew Resistant Attributes bearing name Bhagyalaxmi-296. Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation promotes direct and contract seed production through seed growers, institutions like SFCI, NAFED. It has duration is 105 to 110 days. Its average grain yield is 43-51 quintal per hectare and the average fodder yield is 9 to 11 tons per hecter. It is tolerant to grain mold, moderately resistance to shoot fly and stem borer.