Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Thursday announced that the centre will bring strict law against fake seeds and pesticides.
Chouhan, who inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, said, ” The Union government is taking strict action against counterfeit seeds and pesticides and will introduce stringent legislation to protect farmers.”
Expressing concern over price disparity, the minister said farmers often do not get fair prices for their produce, while consumers pay more.
“This gap must be reduced,” he said.
The minister announced that the government will soon introduce a Seed Act to ensure farmers receive high-quality seeds.
The event saw the participation of over 500 progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Implementing Agencies (IAs), and Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) from 24 states and 140 districts across India.
Addressing the gathering, the minister lauded the efforts of farmers, FPO members, and participating institutions, calling upon them to transform farmers from producers to entrepreneurs and traders so that the full benefit reaches them directly.
Chouhan conveyed gratitude on behalf of farmers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering commitment to protecting their interests and emphasised that agriculture is vital for both livelihood and national food security.
“Our focus is on integrated farming for the benefit of farmers. Relying solely on grains will not suffice; allied activities must be promoted to enhance farmers’ income,” he said.
Chouhan urged FPOs to work seriously for the welfare of small farmers and share practical suggestions with the ministry, assuring that suitable actions will be taken. He appealed to FPOs to increase turnover within a year, expand membership, and enhance credibility and quality to ensure maximum benefit to member farmers.