Ministry of Agriculture has revised the New Policy on
Seed Development 1988 on 27.6.2011 to allow import of specified
quantity of seeds of wheat and paddy initially for trial and evaluation
purpose. Based on the results of trial for one crop season, the company
may be allowed to import seeds of wheat and paddy for a period not
exceeding two years subject to the conditions stipulated in the revised.
Accordingly, the EXIM Committee on Seed in its meeting held on 27th
October, 2011 had recommended for import of 100 kg. wheat seeds of 10
genotype from International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT),
Mexico by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation for trial and
evaluation purpose.
The trial and evaluation of above imported seeds will be conducted by ICAR in their research stations or in the farms which are accredited by them.
During last three years, 72 new varieties of paddy and 25 new varieties of wheat have been notified under Seed Act 1966. There is no paucity of new indigenous varieties of seeds in these crops in the country.
The trial and evaluation of above imported seeds will be conducted by ICAR in their research stations or in the farms which are accredited by them.
During last three years, 72 new varieties of paddy and 25 new varieties of wheat have been notified under Seed Act 1966. There is no paucity of new indigenous varieties of seeds in these crops in the country.
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