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Community Seed Banks Standard - IS 20201:2026
June 14 , 2026
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- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a new standard, IS 20201:2026, to improve the management of Community Seed Banks and protect indigenous crop varieties in India.
- Community Seed Banks help in collecting, storing, and exchanging traditional and local seed varieties.
- The standard aims to protect indigenous crop varieties that are important for food security and climate resilience.
- It promotes seeds with qualities like drought resistance, disease resistance, and better nutrition.
- The guidelines cover seed collection, storage, testing, documentation, and quality control processes.
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