Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne announced plans for a new seed law aimed at empowering farmers with legal rights to manage their seeds. This legislation will allow farmers to store, use, exchange, and sell seeds without brand restrictions, ensuring they receive quality seeds and legal protection. The law will also provide immediate compensation for defective seeds. Key provisions include mandatory registration for seed producers, distributors, and nurseries, along with a centralized seed traceability system featuring QR codes on seed packets. Additionally, the government has achieved 100% registration of seed-producing entities on the Saathi portal, which will streamline seed production and sales starting from the Kharif 2026 season. This initiative is expected to enhance accountability and improve the overall quality of seeds available to farmers.