National Mission on High Yielding Seeds
- **Objective**: Strengthen the research ecosystem; develop and propagate high-yield, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds - **Key Features**: Commercial availability of 100+ seed varieties released since July 2024 (23 cereals, 11 pulses, 7 oilseeds, etc.) - **Complementary Initiative**: Second National Gene Bank to store 10 lakh germplasm lines for preserving traditional and rare seed varieties - **Focus Areas**: Food security, sustainable farming, crop diversity, climate adaptation - **Announcement**: Union Budget 2025-26 (February 1, 2025); implementation began in 2025 - **Relevance**: Part of the agriculture-first development strategy; addresses farmer income and productivity challenges
- National Mission on High Yielding Seeds announced in Union Budget 2025-26 to develop and propagate high-yield, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds
- Over 100 seed varieties released since July 2024 for commercial availability: 23 cereals, 11 pulses, 7 oilseeds among others
- Complementary initiative: Second National Gene Bank to store 10 lakh germplasm lines for preserving traditional and rare seed varieties
- Focus areas: food security, sustainable farming, crop diversity, and climate adaptation
- Part of agriculture-first development strategy addressing farmer income and productivity challenges
What is the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds?
A central mission under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to strengthen the research ecosystem and develop high-yield, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds.
When was the mission announced and implemented?
It was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, 2025, with implementation beginning in 2025.
How many new seed varieties have been released?
Over 100 seed varieties have been released since July 2024, including 23 cereals, 11 pulses, and 7 oilseeds, among others.
What is the role of the Second National Gene Bank?
The Second National Gene Bank is a complementary initiative that will store 10 lakh germplasm lines to preserve traditional and rare seed varieties.
What are the focus areas of the mission?
The mission focuses on food security, sustainable farming, crop diversity, and climate adaptation, aligning with the agriculture-first development strategy.
How does the mission help farmers?
It addresses farmer income and productivity challenges by making high-yield, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seed varieties commercially available.
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