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Key Points

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Current seed law from 1966 is being updated.

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Fake or low‑quality seeds will face fines up to 30 lakh rupees.

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Traditional farmer seeds do not need to be registered.

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A national list will show where each seed comes from.

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States can introduce new seed types that suit their climate.

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Summary

The new plan will stop fake seeds from being sold.

Farmers can still use and trade their own traditional seeds.

Every seed packet will have a quick response picture code to track its origin.

If a seed fails, farmers can receive help within two weeks.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
regulation
a rule that tells how something should be done
substandard
not as good as it should be
legislation
a law that is being written
penalty
a punishment like paying money
traceability
being able to follow where something came from
mandatory
required, you have to do it
register
to write down official information
compensation
money given to make up for a loss
consultation
talking with people to hear their ideas
fine
a payment you must make if you break a rule
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