The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, on October 8, 2026, has notified specified seed varieties under Section 5 of the Seeds Act, 1966, after consultation with the Committee, to regulate seed quality for agricultural purposes.
The notification declares the varieties listed in the accompanying table as notified varieties for sale for agricultural purposes in the States or areas specified against each variety. These varieties are also notified for seed production and quality control throughout India.
The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. However, the provided excerpt does not contain the entries in the table specifying the seed types, variety names, hybrid status and recommended States for sale.
[Notification No. S.O. 5500(E)]
