Latest Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority News & Updates

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…