India's minister directs seed cooperative to expand, focusing on traditional and water-efficient crops.

India's Cooperation Minister Amit Shah directed state-run seed cooperative BBSSL to prioritize traditional and water-efficient crop seeds, aiming to expand to 20,000 more cooperatives by 2025-26. BBSSL, currently operating in six states, has sold seeds worth Rs 41.5 crore since inception. Shah emphasized preserving traditional seeds and plans a 10-year roadmap to boost seed production and support farmers.

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