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Key Points

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The consultation will be held at 4 pm in the Krishi Bhawan building in New Delhi.

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Farmer groups from states such as Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Kerala are expected to attend.

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The proposed legislation will create a regulatory framework to ensure seed quality and accountability.

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Protecting local seed heritage and providing transparent tracking are key goals of the new law.

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Summary

The purpose is to gather feedback before finalising a strict Seed Act aimed at eliminating fake and low‑quality seeds.

The draft law proposes heavy penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for those who sell adulterated seeds.

It also seeks to protect traditional and indigenous seed varieties and improve traceability throughout the supply chain.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
stringent
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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