India to Set Up Second Crop Gene Bank in Keylong

India is building a second crop gene bank in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh.

This new facility will store seeds and plant genetic material to protect them from climate change and disasters.

The first gene bank is in New Delhi and holds over 4.74 lakh samples.

The new one will store 10 lakh samples and is expected to be ready by 2027.

Keylong was chosen because its cold climate helps keep the seeds safe without using much electricity.

This will help farmers and scientists develop better crops and protect food supplies.