“Now we have acquired quite a few complaints relating to sub-standard seeds and pesticides. Subsequently, there’s a urgent have to strengthen the Seeds Act, and we’re actively working in that path. Our purpose is to determine a strong system that ensures farmers have dependable entry to high-quality seeds and might absolutely profit from them,” mentioned Chouhan.
The marketing campaign was launched on Might 29 from Puri, Odisha and concluded on June 12 at Bardoli, Gujarat.
The Minister famous that a number of farmers had raised considerations in regards to the high quality of seeds and pesticides through the marketing campaign. Chouhan mentioned, primarily based on the suggestions, the agriculture ministry has determined to tighten laws on seeds and pesticides to curb the sale of sub-standard inputs.
Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Division of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, additionally mentioned on the sidelines of the occasion that the federal government is aiming to quickly amend the Seeds Act to make sure seed traceability, shield farmers and promote the availability of high quality seeds. The Seeds Act, 1966, regulates the standard of seeds obtainable on the market in India. It has been amended a number of occasions to reinforce seed requirements and guarantee farmers have entry to high-quality planting materials.
A senior official of the Agriculture Ministry mentioned that the Invoice, on this regard, will more than likely be launched through the Winter Session of Parliament.Equally, the Pesticides Act, 1968 can be amended to curb sale of spurious pesticides.In the meantime, Chouhan mentioned, “Many precious strategies got here from our farmers, and we’ll attempt to hold them in thoughts whereas framing plans and insurance policies.
On the scope of additional strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) as alternate options to conventional agricultural markets (mandis), Chouhan mentioned the federal government would revamp current FPO tips and guarantee elevated funding assist.
Relating to Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Chouhan acknowledged that enough extension reforms can be carried out to improve KVKs as district-level nodal centres. Moreover, new motion plans can be launched to bridge data and ability gaps amongst farmers.
In the meantime, briefing the media in regards to the marketing campaign, Chouhan mentioned, “The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan was very profitable. We instantly engaged with 1.34 crore farmers throughout 1.43 lakh villages in 721 districts.” He added {that a} complete of 60,281 programmes have been performed, together with in tribal, aspirational, and border districts.
