Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Proposes Fine Up to Rs 30 Lakh, Jail Term for Violations; Aims to Ensure Seed Quality and Farmer Protection
The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds at affordable prices, curb the sale of spurious and substandard seeds, and promote innovation, research, and seed imports under regulated conditions to enhance crop productivity. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill 2025, proposing sweeping…