The state government has decided to act stringently against those selling the spurious and fake seeds. Chief Minister KCR has taken a decision to this extent.
The government realised that there is a chance of fake and spurious Cotton and Red chilli seeds in the market. Flying squads will tour the entire state beginning from Wednesday. The Intelligence wing also keeps a tab on the matter all over the State. The government has decided to identify those making and selling the fake and spurious seeds and book PD Act against them.
Since the government feels that there will be large dumping of the fake Cotton and red chilli seeds, strict measures are in place to stop this menace.The state government has also decided to revamp the Agriculture department keeping in view and in tune with the New Comprehensive Agriculture Policy. The government has instructed the Agriculture University to do more research on the Crops should be cultivated in the State.
The government wanted the Rythu bandhu Samithies to become active and coordinate farmers in the agriculture matters.The government has also decided to maintain the Godowns in the state in a simple and with a single aim.It was also decided to revamp the marketing department in tune with the new Agriculture policy.