New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) — under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare — has achieved a significant milestone in conserving India’s wild rice genetic resources through a project aimed at protecting wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) in Assam, it was announced on Thursday.The ministry noted that the recognition marks a major step towards conserving India’s rich wild rice diversity and strengthening climate-resilient agriculture.The project — titled…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a new Indian Standard — IS 20201:2026 to introduce a comprehensive, structured management framework for Community Seed Banks (CSBs) across the country, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. By offering a standardised operating protocol for decentralised, community-led seed banks, IS 20201:2026 aims to promote conservation of indigenous seed varieties, thereby enhancing agricultural resilience and secu…