India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Registration of farmers' varieties with intellectual property protection.
Recognition through Plant Genome Saviour Community Awards, Farmer Rewards and Farmer Recognitions.
Financial support up to Rs.15 lakh for conservation of traditional varieties by farmers in accordance with PPVFR (utilization of National Gene Fund for conservation and sustainable use of plant Genetic Resources) Rules, 2025.
To regulate seed quality and curb the sale of spurious seeds, the Seeds Act, 1966, the Seed Rules, 1968 and Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 empower State Governments to appoint Seed Inspectors to inspect seed outlets, draw samples and take enforcement action including cancellation of lic...