A review meeting on the proposed Seed Bill 2025 was held on Tuesday at the Pant Krishi Bhawan auditorium under the chairmanship of Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal, with senior officials of the Agriculture and Horticulture Department in attendance.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the various provisions of the Seed Bill 2025, its practical implications, and the direct benefits it would offer to farmers. Dr. Kirodi Lal described the Bill as a visionary and historic legislation aimed at safeguarding farmers’ rights, ensuring the availability of quality seeds, and bringing greater transparency to the agricultural sector.
He stated that the government stands firmly with farmers and that the Seed Bill 2025 will lead to significant improvements in farming practices and an expected increase in agricultural productivity across the state. This, he said, would strengthen farmers’ financial conditions and help make them more self-reliant.
Highlighting the background of the legislation, the Agriculture Minister noted that extensive inspections of fertilizer, seed, and pesticide manufacturers and sellers were conducted earlier this year, during which several irregularities were detected. He also personally interacted with farmers on the ground to understand their challenges. Based on these findings, Dr. Kirodi Lal wrote to the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, recommending stricter laws against seed adulteration. Acting on these suggestions, the Central Government introduced the Seed Bill 2025. He added that Fertilizer and Pesticide Bills are also expected to be introduced soon.
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the Guava Festival and Advanced Agricultural Technology Fair, scheduled to be held in Sawai Madhopur on January 18 and 19, 2026. Dr. Kirodi Lal sought detailed information about the festival and directed officials to ensure proper arrangements for accommodation, food, and transportation for visiting farmers. He also reviewed various guava varieties and value-added products developed through processing.
It was noted that guava is one of the five pride products of Sawai Madhopur district. The objective of the Guava Festival is to position guava not merely as a fruit but as a symbol of district pride, livelihood, and entrepreneurship. Guava is a short-duration, nutrient-rich, and multi-purpose fruit crop. Currently, over 20,000 farmers are engaged in commercial guava cultivation across approximately 15,000 hectares in Sawai Madhopur district.
