“The Seeds Bill 2025 strengthens regulation but weakens the autonomy of India’s traditional seed economy”. Examine this tension. Analyse challenges for community seed keepers. Suggest reforms for an inclusive seed governance framework.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country
Q5. “The Seeds Bill 2025 strengthens regulation but weakens the autonomy of India’s traditional seed economy”. Examine this tension. Analyse challenges for community seed keepers. Suggest reforms for an inclusive seed governance framework. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question The Seeds Bill 2025 has triggered national debate on balancing stringent regulation with preserving farmers’ traditional seed systems, raising concerns on autonomy, biodiversity and inclusiveness. Key demand of the question To examine the tension between regulation and traditional seed autonomy, analyse the specific challenges faced by community seed keepers, and propose reforms for a more inclusive and farmer-centric seed governance framework. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly introduce the significance of seed governance and how new regulation affects traditional seed systems. Body Examine the regulatory–autonomy tension highlighted in the statement with limited indicative points. Analyse key challenges faced by community seed keepers under the proposed regime. Suggest broad, multi-level reforms for an inclusive and equitable seed governance framework. Conclusion End with a forward-looking statement on balancing regulation, farmer rights and agrobiodiversity to build a resilient seed system.
Why the question The Seeds Bill 2025 has triggered national debate on balancing stringent regulation with preserving farmers’ traditional seed systems, raising concerns on autonomy, biodiversity and inclusiveness.
Key demand of the question To examine the tension between regulation and traditional seed autonomy, analyse the specific challenges faced by community seed keepers, and propose reforms for a more inclusive and farmer-centric seed governance framework.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly introduce the significance of seed governance and how new regulation affects traditional seed systems.
• Examine the regulatory–autonomy tension highlighted in the statement with limited indicative points.
• Analyse key challenges faced by community seed keepers under the proposed regime.
• Suggest broad, multi-level reforms for an inclusive and equitable seed governance framework.
Conclusion End with a forward-looking statement on balancing regulation, farmer rights and agrobiodiversity to build a resilient seed system.