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Seed Act Plan: Law Against Spurious Pesticides and Seeds

1 November 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALSeed Act Plan: LawAgainst SpuriousPesticides andSeeds1 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Farmers complained of crop losses from poor inputs during Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, prompting plans for a tougher law.

Key facts

  • Likely Seed Act with strict action against sellers of inferior seeds; may amend the Seeds Act.
  • Traceability, certification and quality control so only certified inputs reach farmers.
  • Labs to be NABL-accredited; random sampling with QR codes and encoded packaging curbs manipulation.
  • Current enforcement is weak, leaving loopholes.
ChallengeIssue
LabsMany lack NABL status; upgrading costly
EnforcementAgriculture is a concurrent subject
SamplingField-level tampering risk
CostHigher compliance may raise farmers’ prices
OverlapAlign with Pesticides Act, Fertilizer Control Order, Seeds Act

Significance

  • Fewer crop and soil losses, firmer input market discipline, quality-focused farming.

Exam angle

  • Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan; NABL; concurrent subject.

Test yourself

1. Which campaign saw widespread farmer complaints that led to the planned law on substandard seeds and spurious pesticides?

Complaints during Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan prompted the announcement.

2. Accreditation of testing labs under the proposed seed and pesticide law is emphasised from which body?

NABL accreditation of testing labs is being emphasised.

3. Why is uniform enforcement of the proposed law across states described as challenging?

Agriculture is a concurrent subject, so compliance may vary.

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