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Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Introduced: Mandatory Registration, New Seed Quality Standards, Testing Labs, and Penalties Up to ₹30 Lakh The Department/Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  has released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 . The Bill is intended to replace the Seeds Act, 1966 . It is also intended to replace the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983 . The Bill is aligned with current agricultural and regulatory requirements . The Bill aims to: safeguard farmers’ rights . ensure t