Relief for Farmers: Green Signal for Sale of BT Cotton Seeds in Kharif 2026

Sri Ganganagar. The State Government has formally granted approval for the sale of BT cotton hybrid seeds within the state for the Kharif 2026 season. Under this decision, 34 authorized companies will be permitted to supply seeds in accordance with prescribed terms and conditions.

According to Agriculture Commissioner Naresh Kumar Goyal, a complete ban has been imposed on the sale of seeds susceptible to Whitefly and Cotton Leaf Curl Virus in the districts of Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner, in an effort to control the impact of these diseases.

He further stated that companies are mandated to sell seeds strictly at prices fixed by the Central Government, and it will be mandatory to affix a QR code on every seed packet. With the convenience of farmers in mind, priority ranging from 15 to 20 percent will be accorded to the cooperative sector regarding seed supply.

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