Central Idea
- In a global seminar organized by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), President of India underscored the importance of safeguarding farmers’ rights.
About ITPGRFA
| Description | |
| Objective | Conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. |
| Enactment Year | 2001 |
| Key Principles | Conservation, Access and Benefit-Sharing, Farmers’ Rights. |
| Coverage | Multilateral system covering 64 vital crop species. |
| Implementation | Encourages signatory countries to integrate treaty provisions into national legislation. |
| Monitoring | Establishes a system for monitoring treaty implementation and reporting. |
| Global Impact | Contributes to preserving agricultural biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and equitable access to genetic resources. |
| India’s Role | India actively participates and supports the treaty, providing rights to farmers for unbranded seeds and registering their varieties, serving as a model for the world. |
