The Centre has shared the draft Seeds Bill seeking public comments within a month to take it forward in the forthcoming Parliament session. The draft Bill proposes major reforms, from the process of registration to ensure availability of genuine seeds to farmers and curb sales of spurious seeds by making it an offence with a penalty provision of ₹50,000-₹30 lakh.

Asking stakeholders to submit suggestions by December 11, the Agriculture Ministry on Thursday said that the proposed legislation is intended to replace the existing Seeds Act, 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983.

“The draft Seeds Bill, 2025, seeks to regulate the quality of seeds and planting materials available in the market; ensure farmers’ access to high-quality seeds at affordable rates; curb the sale of spurious and p

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