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The Seeds Act 2026 replaces which older legislation, and what was the primary trigger for its introduction in 2026?

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The Seeds Act 2026 replaces the Seeds Act of 1966. A Standing Committee on Agriculture chaired by Charanjit Singh Channi in March 2026 reiterated the urgent need for a new Seeds Bill to ensure mandatory certification and revised quality control standards.

A It replaces the Seeds Act 1985; triggered by GM crop controversy

B It replaces the Seeds Act 1966; triggered by a Standing Committee report in March 2026 reiterating need for updated regulation

C It replaces the Seeds Act 1970; triggered by the failure of Bt cotton crops

D It replaces the Seeds Act 1980; triggered by a Supreme Court directive on seed certification

E It replaces the Seeds Act 1950; triggered by farmer suicides linked to substandard seeds

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