Law to protect farmers can set global standards: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu addresses during the inauguration of the 'Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights, (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI)
12/09/2023
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law to protect plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, especially in the context of climate change challenges.
“India has taken a lead in introducing the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR), which is aligned to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA) to protect farmers," Murmu said while delivering the inaugural speech at the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights.