The Union Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to India’s seed sector through the proposed Seed Act 2026, aiming to eliminate fake and substandard seeds while ensuring transparency, accountability and stronger protection for farmers. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the legislation as a historic step…
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Consumer Affairs Pushes Faster Justice Digitally
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection in Patna on 13 January 2026. Officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated to discuss measures for faster grievance redressal, improved order compliance, and tackling challenges in digital markets, including dark patterns and…
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Amit Shah Stresses Cooperation for Farm Prosperity
Panchkula, Haryana: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday underscored the transformative role of cooperatives in driving sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity. Addressing a national conference organized by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), Shah emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Prosperity through Cooperation,” linking agriculture, animal husbandry,…