January 16, 2026 10:17 PM
New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supply chain. Briefing the media, Chouhan described the proposed legislation as a historic step aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests through stringent quality control, traceability and accountability. He said the new law would modernise India’s ...