India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Government of India is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act aimed at protecting the country's farmers from the losses caused by fake and substandard seeds. The proposed legislation is part of the Modi government's efforts to realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a prosperous and self-reliant farming community. Before finalising the proposed legislation, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a high-level consultation with senior leaders of major farmer organisations from across the country on September 10 at 4:00 PM at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
The consultation, convened by...