In Gujarat after scam of Tur Dal, groundnut, fertilizer now a new scam of duplicate BT cotton seeds has come to light.
Rasikbhai farmer of Rajkot had filed a complaint about the duplicate seeds scam, which led upto Mansa GIDC. On a compliant from Rasikbhai, link of the scam was found from Mansa GIDC with 10 bags of duplicate seeds.
Agriculture department of Gujarat has started investigation in the case. There are 25 units of seeds in Mansa alone. Many units are run without proper permission from the government.
Farmers are angry over the incident and feel exploited, as they purchase duplicate seeds at higher rate and still their crop fails leading them to frustration.
As per media source.
