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National Seed Reserve
June 3 , 2026
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- The Union Ministry of Agriculture announced a National Seed Reserve of 1.74 lakh quintals for the Kharif 2026 season.
- The reserve has been created to ensure timely seed availability during delayed monsoons, dry spells, or resowing requirements.
- India requires about 173 lakh quintals of seeds for Kharif 2026, while 192 lakh quintals are available.
- The available seed stock is about 11% higher than the national requirement.
- More than 9.76 crore Farmer IDs have been created to improve the delivery of government scheme benefits.
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