KVK, Bhadradri Kothagudem organized a Deliberation on the New Seed Bill–2025 and 21st PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Live streaming programme on 19.11.2025.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhadradri Kothagudem organized a Deliberation on the New Seed Bill–2025 at KVK premises. Dr. K. Rukmini Devi, Principal Scientist & Head, Agricultural Research Station, Madhira, delivered an in-depth presentation on the provisions and significance of the New Seed Bill–2025. Following her presentation, suggestions and recommendations were collected from Department officials, seed companies, seed dealers, FPOs, PACS representatives, and progressive farmers for strengthening the Bill. In the afternoon session, KVK Bhadradri Kothagudem has organized the 21st PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Live streaming programme on 19.11.2025. Prior to the live event, Dr T. Bharath, Programme Coordinator, briefed the participants on various Central and State schemes, including Pulse Mission, Natural Farming, PMDDKY, and Rabi Season Technologies. Then, a total of 305 Participants viewed the live address of the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Dignitaries and Participants, the programme witnessed active participation from officials and stakeholders, including: Dr. K. Rukmini Devi, Principal Scientist & Head, ARS Madhira, Dr. T. Bharath, Programme Coordinator, KVK Bhadradri Kothagudem, Sri Shoban Babu, ADA (Technical), Sri Venkateswarlu, District Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Officer, Sri Imtiaz Ahmed Khan, District Fisheries Officer, Sri Rami Reddy, Lead Bank Manager, Sri Hanumanth Rao, PACS, Sujathanagar, Sri Ravi, Ravi Seeds Pvt. Ltd. KVK Scientists: Dr. N. Hema Sarat Chandra, SMS(Extension) and Sri B. Shiva, SMS (Horticulture), Seed dealers, PACS Directors & CEOs, 305 farmers. All participating officials shared valuable insights and input to strengthen the New Seed Bill 2025