Seed, a nature’s creation which surprised humanity with the process of converting a minor pearl size to a plant with several branches. When we talk about seed, it’s not only a thing to just discuss, rather it must be a deep discussion for the base of a future generation and when anyone starts thinking about the future then it must be the involvement of the present. In a nutshell, the future depends on the present. Therefore, we have to press the buttons which will trigger the improvement, development and research in the seed industry.
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• As we know that seed is the basic requirement for a plant to grow. For the feasible agricultural production, it is necessary to have the quality seeds.
• Botanically seed is a fertilized ovule containing the embryo for future life.
• For a good production we require a quality seed having a good germination percentage and vigourness.
• It is estimated that on an average a seed quality contributes about 15 to 20 % in the crop production. High-quality seeds are the foundation of successful farming, ensuring that all the hard work yields give fruitful results.
• Once the breeder develops a variety, it is essential to maintain the seed quality for successive generation. For that purpose, seed multiplication should be done under a supervision of a skilled breeders.
• So, it is essential to make and revise the policies directly or indirectly effecting the seed health. For this purpose, National Seed Congress is proposed to delve into the core of rice seed production and its distribution across the country.
• NSC has a key concept of bringing together stakeholders across the seed value chain to address the most pressing issues facing by the sector.
• Event will be announced by The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. It is the 13th edition of the NSC and is going to be held in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from Nov. 28 to 30, 2024.
• The event is organized jointly by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) and the National Seed and Research Training Center (NSRTC).
• NSC 2024 has the aim to enhance the research progress on the seed by facilitate the exchange of ideas and disclose the studies of scientists.
• It will be addressing global challenges, offering insights and solution which can influence policy change, technological innovations, and sustainable development.
• In order to maintain the quality of seed, there are many policies and plans, inspite all these efforts, farmers face several challenges to access the quality seeds as, it is adversely affected by the seed testing, seed treatment and storage.
• To resolve the issue and to maintain a proper seed amount to the farmers the National Seed Congress was established which bring together seed scientists, state govt. officials, extension personnel, policy makers and seed industry leaders of the country as well as farmers to review the progress made in seed sector and discuss the new leads, novel technologies in seed multiplication, testing, processing, storage, quality assurance, marketing and distribution; seed policies and legislations, problems and opportunities in the domestic seed supply and export markets, IPR and seed trade issues.
• In this regard, National Seed Congress will provide a unique forum for the formulation of policies and technology strategies to ensure the welfare and economic prosperity of the farmers though seed-based interventions.
• Event is being organized by International Rice Research Institute of South Asia Regional Centre and the National Seed Research and Training Center.
• These three days event gathering scheduled from November 28 to 30, 2024.
• The 13th National Seed Congress will be hosted by IRRI South Asia Regional Center (IRRI-SARC) & National Seed Research & Training Centre. The venue is best suited place as several ICAR institutes are there in U.P. And a well-connected city, Varanasi is known for its cultural heritage.
1. Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi: Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GOI
2. Dr. Yvonne Pinto: Director General, IRRI
3. Dr. Himanshu Pathak: Secretary, DARE and DG, Indian Council of Agricultural Research
4. Smt. Monika Garg: Agriculture Production Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
5. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee: IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha.
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