Summary
The government wants to stop fake seeds that can ruin crops.
A new Seed Act will punish sellers of bad seeds and protect local varieties.
Farmers from many regions will share their experiences.
Key Points
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The meeting is set for 4 pm at the agriculture building in New Delhi.
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Representatives from groups like the Farmers' Union and regional farmer clubs will attend.
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The proposed Seed Act includes heavy fines and possible jail for selling counterfeit seeds.
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It also aims to keep traditional and local seed types safe.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsstringent
very strict
substandard
not as good as it should be
adulterated
mixed with bad stuff
legislation
a new rule or law
consultation
a talk where people give ideas
traceability
being able to follow where something came from
indigenous
coming from the local area
regulatory
about making and checking rules
accountability
being responsible for actions
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