Bihar sanctions over Rs 11.82 crore for modernisation of seed infrastructure

Patna, Oct 31 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday said the state government had approved projects worth more than Rs 11.82 crore to strengthen seed testing laboratories, processing plants and storage facilities across the state. The initiative aims to ensure timely availability of quality seeds to farmers and improve the infrastructure for seed production, processing, quality control and storage. Sinha said the approval had been granted under the seed component of the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission, implemented through the Krishonnati Yojana, for the financial year 2026-27. The government has also authorised the implementation of the…