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Govt plans Seed Act overhaul to boost quality, traceability
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a move to safeguard farmers from spurious seeds and promote the supply of certified, high-quality planting material, the Union government is working on amending the Seeds Act, 1966.
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Make in India seeds can dominate global trade if protected by robust IPR framework
22-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.
mid a raging debate over intersectionality of AI and and IP Rights, and need to modify the Indian Patent and Copyright Acts, the seed industry has asked for an incisive, non-invasive, and foolproof framework to “protect India's premium intellectual property rights framework, and prevent its infringement.” India possesses huge potential in global seed trade and stronger enforcement can help realise it, they said adding that a strong IPR framework will also ensure our farmers are saved from the damages caused by spurious and counterfeit products, and will make their produce globally competitive.
