Source: PIB Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Government of India has released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 for public consultation to overhaul India’s seed regulation framework. It aims to replace the Seeds Act, 1966 and Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 with a modern, farmer-centric and innovation-driven system. About Draft Seeds Bill, 2025: What it is? A …
Syllabus: Agriculture Source: LM Context: The government unveiled a plan to combat counterfeit and substandard seed fraud threatening GI-tagged crops like Basmati rice. The strategy includes digital seed traceability (SATHI system) and an amendment to the Seeds Act, 1966, to safeguard farmers and protect India’s agricultural reputation. About Counterfeit Seeds & GI Crops like Basmati: …
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