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…
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Bhopal, Jan 29 (IANS) The Economic Survey 2025-26, presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has underlined the Union government’s mission to double farmers’ income through a combination of productivity improvement, policy reforms, and institutional interventions. The survey highlights that agriculture continues to contribute nearly one-fifth of India’s national income and remains central to inclusive growth and food security.A series of mission-mode programmes have bee…