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Plant Genome Saviour Awards – PPV and FRA
November 16 , 2025
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- The Plant Genome Saviour Awards were presented in New Delhi.
- The event marked the Silver Jubilee of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FRA) Act, 2001, and the 21st Foundation Day of the Authority.
- Farmers and community groups were recognised for conserving traditional and indigenous seed varieties across India.
- Awardees included the Community Seed Bank of Telangana, Shiksha Niketan of Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal), Mithilanchal Makhana Producers’ Association, and CRS-Na Dihing Tenga Unyan Committee of Assam.
- PPV&FRA grants intellectual property rights to plant breeders and protects farmers’ rights to save, use, and exchange seeds.
- The Authority maintains the National Register of Plant Varieties (NRPV) and promotes research, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.
- Financial incentives of up to ₹15 lakh are provided to support seed conservation and farmer-led biodiversity initiatives.
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