India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Ministry of Cooperation has set up Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 to act as an apex organization for production, procurement, processing, branding, labelling, packaging, storage, marketing, distribution and strategic research & development of quality seeds with a clear vision to build a strong, farmer-centric seed system through a cooperative-led structure.

Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has so far introduced seeds of 18 crops and 124 varieties in the market under the 'Bharat Beej' brand for distribution across the country. Further, BBSSL has undertaken initiatives for developing production and...