Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)
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| Why in News | Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting of Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) in New Delhi, setting a ₹18,000 crore turnover target for 2032-33 and aiming to connect 20,000 more cooperatives by 2025-26. |
| Organization | Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) focuses on traditional seed preservation, certified seeds, and sustainable agriculture. |
| Turnover Target | ₹18,000 crore by 2032-33. |
| Cooperatives Network | Target to connect 20,000 additional cooperatives by 2025-26. |
| Seed Production (Rabi 2024) | Producing seeds on 5,596 hectares across 6 states, targeting 1,64,804 quintals from 49 varieties of 8 crops. |
| Sales Achievement | Sold 41,773 quintals of seeds worth ₹41.50 crore. |
| Key Organizations Involved | IFFCO and KRIBHCO are evaluating the nutritional value of indigenous and hybrid seeds. |
| Government Initiative | Linked to PM Modi's "Sehkar Se Samriddhi" vision for cooperative empowerment. |
| Static Points | - Union Home Minister: Amit Shah |
| - Affiliated Ministries: Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Home Affairs | |
| - Key Focus: Traditional seed preservation, higher crop yields, and certified seed promotion. |