The Seed Act 1966.pptx

The Seed Act is a legislative framework aimed at regulating the production, sale, and quality control of seeds. It provides guidelines and standards to ensure the availability of high-quality and genetically diverse seeds for farmers, promoting agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable farming practices. The act also addresses issues related to intellectual property rights, seed certification, labeling, and farmer rights, while encouraging innovation in seed technology and protecting the interests of both farmers and seed companies.The Seed Act serves as a vital tool for promoting transparent and fair seed trade, safeguarding biodiversity, supporting crop improvement, and enabling farmers to access reliable and superior quality seeds.

1. 19IPR301 – Intellectual Property Rights 1 (1+0) Submitted by, Kaaviya AV CB.AG.U4AGR20029   Submitted To, Dr. Manonmani K Assistant Professor SEED ACT, 1966

2. Introduction The Seed Act 1966 is an important legislation in India that regulates the quality of seeds sold to farmers. The Act was enacted to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds, which is crucial for increasing crop productivity and food security. The Seed Act 1966 provides a framework for the registration, certification, and quality control of seeds in India.

3. Scope and coverage

4. Regulatory provisions The Seed Act 1966 requires all seed companies to register their seed varieties with the Seed Registrar, who is appointed by the central government. The Act mandates that all registered seed varieties must undergo rigorous quality testing before they can be sold to farmers. The Seed Act 1966 also provides for the certification of seeds, which is done by the Seed Certification Agencies. The Act lays down penalties for seed companies that violate the provisions of the Act.

5. Roles and responsibilities

6. Impact of the Act The Seed Act 1966 has had a positive impact on the seed industry in India by ensuring that farmers have access to high-quality seeds. The Act has helped to increase crop productivity, reduce crop losses, and improve food security. However, the implementation of the Act has faced several challenges, including a lack of infrastructure and resources for quality testing and certification.

7. Recent developments

8. Seed Industry in India The seed industry in India is diverse and comprises several large and small seed companies. However, the industry faces several challenges, including a lack of infrastructure, limited access to credit and technology, and the presence of spurious seeds in the market. To address these challenges, the government has introduced several initiatives, including the National Seed Project and the Seed Village Program.

9. Conclusion The Seed Act 1966 is an important legislation in India that regulates the quality of seeds sold to farmers. The Act has had a positive impact on the seed industry and has helped to increase crop productivity and food security. However, the implementation of the Act has faced several challenges, and more needs to be done to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds.