Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Maharashtra to curb bogus seeds
The Maharashtra government is making a plan to stop the sale of fake seeds.
They have a team working on this plan, which will make sure seed companies follow the rules.
The Governor also talked to universities about improving old types of seeds.
He said these seeds are better for farmers because they don't need as many chemicals and taste better.
The plan should be ready soon, and it will help farmers a lot.
Maharashtra government to create an SoP to curb the sale of bogus seeds.
High-level committee formed, including the State Agriculture Minister, to draft the SoP.
Governor urges agricultural universities to improve traditional indigenous seeds.
Hybrid seeds criticized for being expensive and requiring more chemical fertilizers.
SoP expected to be finalized within a month.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and Governor Acharya Devvrat
- What
- Decision to frame an SoP to curb the sale of bogus seeds and improve traditional seeds
- When
- January 2, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To fix accountability of seed companies and distributors and to improve traditional seeds for better farming practices
- Government Action
- Formed a high-level committee to draft an SoP for curbing bogus seeds
- Committee Composition
- Includes State Agriculture Minister and other elected representatives
- Governor's Appeal
- Urged agricultural universities to improve traditional indigenous seeds
- Hybrid Seeds Issue
- Governor highlighted problems with hybrid seeds, including higher costs and lower nutritional value
- Expected Timeline
- SoP expected to be finalized within a month