Gadwal: The Telangana State Seed Development Corporation is working on a new seed regulation called the New Seed Law–2025. Anvesh Reddy, the Chairman, announced the plan as the draft is being finalized with public input to make it practical and inclusive.
A meeting took place on Wednesday at the IDOC Meeting Hall in Jogulamba Gadwal district. The event aimed to gather feedback on the draft law. Attendees included committee members, agricultural officials, seed organizers, company representatives, licensed dealers, and farmers.
Participants discussed flaws in the current seed law that harm both seed producers and farmers. They highlighted the need for a fair and sustainable framework in the seed industry.
Farmers want fair prices for seeds to ensure they meet quality standards. There were suggestions to formalize the seed organizer role, requiring minimum education and a government-issued license.
Registration of seed growers was recommended. This would help track farmers and offer support if crops fail or face quality issues.
Experts proposed shifting from “truthful labelled seeds” to certified seeds for better quality and transparency. They also suggested formal contracts for seed production to prevent gender-based exploitation and losses.
Stronger penalties were urged for anyone breaking the revised law, aiming to ensure accountability.
Anvesh Reddy stated, “The Telangana government’s dedication to agriculture and farmers is clear with this new law. We will consider all feedback in finalizing the Seed Law–2025. Our aim is a farmer-friendly and development-focused law.”
Notable attendees included D. Narasimha Reddy, K. Shivaprasad, M.V. Nagesh Kumar, Anita, Ramanganeyulu, Sakriya Naik, and other agricultural officials, seed companies, and farmers.
The meeting ended with a commitment to create a strong and inclusive Seed Law–2025 to support farmers, ensure quality, and encourage sustainable practices in Telangana.
