New Seed Act 2026 & Revised Pesticide Act 2026

Why in News?

The Ministry of Agriculture announced two major agricultural reforms.

New Seed Act 2026

• Mandatory registration of seed companies.
• QR codes on every seed packet.
• Penalty up to ₹30 lakh.
• Provision for imprisonment for deliberate offences.

Revised Pesticide Act 2026

• Replaces the Insecticides Act, 1968.
• Modernizes pesticide regulation.
• Ensures quality agricultural inputs and farmer protection.

UPSC Mains

Agricultural reforms, seed quality assurance, and sustainable farming.