What is Seeds Bill, 2025 (Draft)?
Historical Background
Key Points
10 points- 1.
Mandatory registration of seeds to ensure quality and traceability.
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Establishment of a Central Seed Committee to advise the government on seed-related matters.
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Provision for compensation to farmers in case of failure of registered seeds.
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Regulation of genetically modified (GM) seeds.
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Penalties for selling substandard or spurious seeds.
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Promotion of seed certification and quality control.
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Incentives for seed production and research.
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The bill proposes a zone-based system for seed regulation.
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The bill aims to promote the availability of high-quality seeds to farmers.
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It seeks to balance the interests of seed companies and farmers.
Visual Insights
Key Aspects of the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025
Mind map illustrating the key provisions and concerns related to the draft Seeds Bill, 2025.
Seeds Bill, 2025 (Draft)
- ●Mandatory Registration
- ●Central Seed Committee
- ●Compensation for Seed Failure
- ●Regulation of GM Seeds
Recent Developments
5 developmentsOngoing consultations and discussions on the draft Seeds Bill, 2025.
Concerns raised by farmers' organizations and state governments regarding certain provisions of the bill.
Debate on the impact of the bill on seed sovereignty and farmers' rights.
Efforts to address the issue of spurious seeds and ensure quality control.
Focus on promoting the development and adoption of climate-resilient seeds.