India's seed market is one of the largest markets in the world. The total seed export from India is 1 thousand crores every year. The Government of India allocates 70-75 thousand quintals of breeder seeds of high varieties every year. More than the demand in the country There is availability of seeds. This information was given by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha last week. The Agriculture Minister said that the total requirement of seed in Rabi 2020-21 was 292.63 lakh quintals but we had 329.96 lakh quintals of seed available. In Kharif 2021, 165.06 lakh quintal seed is available against 154.50 quintal seed. Denying the shortage of seed in the country, the Agriculture Minister informed that every year Dynamic Seed Rolling Plan in coordination with the State Governments for the requirement and availability of seed across the country. It is prepared, so that in future there will be no trouble.
National Seed Corporation also produces and markets 14-15 lakh quintals of seeds every year. With this, the government has started 150 seed hubs in pulses, 35 in oilseeds, and 24 in nutritious grains to ensure seed supply across the country. are l
Under the PPV&FR Act 2001, farmers can register their varieties. Those farmers who are involved in the conservation of genetic resources will also get rewards and recognition. There are a total of 25 seed certification agencies across the country which produce 250-260 lakh quintals of certified seed every year. supervises production.
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