Chandigarh, March 21 -- The Haryana Assembly passed six Bills on Thursday, including two amendments to central agricultural laws-the Seeds Act, 1966, and the Insecticides Act, 1968. These amendments aim to introduce stringent measures to curb the sale of counterfeit and substandard seeds and insecticides in the state.

Stricter laws against fake seeds and insecticides

Agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana informed the House that the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Insecticides (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduce stringent measures to punish those involved in selling fake, adulterated, or low-quality seeds and insecticides. The Bills will require the President's approval to come into effect.

The Seeds Act, 1966, regulat...