Government prepares draft Seeds Bill 2025 to replace 1966 act and 1983 order

The government has prepared a draft Seeds Bill, 2025, aligned with current agricultural and regulatory requirements. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said that the proposed legislation is intended to replace the existing Seeds Act, 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983.   The Ministry said that the new bill seeks to safeguard farmer rights, ensure transparency and accountability in seed supply chains.   It added that the bill will also regulate the quality of seeds, e...