
The Indian government is expected to introduce the Seeds Bill 2025 during the upcoming Budget session to regulate the estimated ₹1,600 crore seed industry. The bill proposes mandatory registration for all agricultural seed firms and nurseries, and introduces significant penalties, including fines up to ₹30 lakh and license suspension, for selling spurious planting material. This legislation aims to improve seed quality, facilitate production and supply, and address the issue of fake agricultural inputs impacting farmers.
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