Date: 2016-01-13Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 (54 of 1966), the Central Government, after consultation with the Central Seed Committee
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, declares notified varieties of seeds for agricultural purposes, effective from the date of its publication in the official Gazette (January 13, 2016). It is based on powers conferred by section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966 and after consulting with the Central Seed Committee. The notification specifies seed varieties for various states and for India as a whole.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Seed Variety Notification:**
* The Central Government declares specific varieties of seeds as notified for agricultural purposes.
* This decision follows consultation with the Central Seed Committee.
* The notification is issued under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966.
* **Scope and Effect:**
* The notified seed varieties are specified in a table, listing the kind of seed, the variety, and the state for which it is notified.
* These varieties are to be sold for agricultural purposes in the mentioned states.
* The notification applies to the whole of India for the purposes of the Seeds Act.
* The effective date is the date of publication in the official Gazette (January 13, 2016).
* **Table Contents (Examples):**
* Maize variety D2244 DASMH501 is notified for Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North east hills, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
* Sorghum variety CSH 34 HTGS3201 is notified for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and SPH 1702 Telangana.
* Rice variety Nua Acharamati IET 19713 is notified for Odisha.
Impact Analysis:
* **Seed Producers and Suppliers:**
* Impact: Must ensure that the seeds they sell comply with the notification, offering only notified varieties for the specified regions.
* Action Required: Review the table of notified varieties and adjust their production and distribution accordingly.
* **Farmers:**
* Impact: Need to be aware of the notified seed varieties to make informed decisions about which seeds to purchase and use.
* Action Required: Consult the notification to understand which seed varieties are approved for use in their state for agricultural purposes.
* **State Agriculture Departments:**
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the notification and ensuring that only notified seed varieties are sold and used in their respective states.
* Action Required: Update their regulations and inspection procedures to align with the new list of notified seed varieties.
Key Entities Referenced
Punjab: A state in India for which certain crop varieties are notified.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Seeds Act, 1966: A law enacted in India, referenced as the basis for the powers exercised in the notification.
Central Seed Committee: An organization consulted by the Central Government regarding the regulation of seed quality.
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare: The department within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare responsible for the notification.
Jammu and Kashmir: A state in India for which certain seed varieties are notified.
Maharashtra: A state in India for which certain seed varieties are notified.
Odisha: A state in India for which certain rice varieties are notified.