Wayanad farmers receive ₹1.50 lakh and ₹1 lakh for conserving crop diversity
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Why in news
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) awarded cash prizes to Wayanad farmers for their efforts in conserving crop diversity and genetic resources.
Background
Babu N.K. received ₹1.50 lakh for maintaining 39 banana varieties and other crops. Sooraj C.S. received ₹1 lakh for preserving 670 genetic resources. The awards were presented in New Delhi on November 12.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPPVFRA: Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority
- FactBabu N.K. recognized for maintaining 39 banana varieties
- FactSooraj C.S. recognized for preserving 670 genetic resources
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of preserving indigenous crop varieties and genetic resources in ensuring India's food security and agricultural biodiversity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Genetic erosion: Risk of losing unique traits in local varieties due to monoculture
- Incentive structures: Need for formal recognition of traditional knowledge and community-led conservation
- Seed sovereignty: Balancing intellectual property rights with farmers' rights to traditional seeds
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Genetic resources · Crop diversity · In-situ conservation · Agricultural sustainability
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