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Today in History (April 14th<\/sup>,1891)<\/h1>\n

Ambedkar Jayanti<\/strong> is celebrated on the birth date of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, with the first observance by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay being a public celebration on April 14, 1928. Dr BR Ambedkar was born in 1891 belonging to the Mahar caste and experienced severe caste discrimination throughout his life.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

CAPF Deployment and Law & Order Situation in Murshidabad<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Deployment of Forces:<\/strong>\n
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    • 17 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployed in Murshidabad on Sunday.<\/li>\n
    • 9 companies of Border Security Force (BSF) moved to violence-affected areas.<\/li>\n
    • 23 senior officers from State police and other agencies also deployed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Casualties and Injuries:<\/strong>\n
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      • Violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act claimed 3 lives<\/strong> on Saturday.<\/li>\n
      • Over 150 people arrested<\/strong>, with 155 arrests confirmed<\/strong> by Jangipur SP Ananda Roy.<\/li>\n
      • One person<\/strong> with bullet injury admitted to a State-run health facility.<\/li>\n
      • 18 police personnel<\/strong> injured during the violence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Official Statements:<\/strong>\n
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        • DGP Rajeev Kumar<\/strong>: Situation is \u201cvery much under control\u201d; held meetings with senior police officials.<\/li>\n
        • SP Ananda Roy<\/strong>: Urged public not to believe rumours and approach police for clarification.<\/li>\n
        • Karni Singh Shekhawat<\/strong>, IG, BSF: Present in Murshidabad to oversee deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Political Reactions and Developments<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • Congress:<\/strong>\n
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            • Isha Khan Chowdhury<\/strong>, Congress MP (Malda Dakshin) and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury<\/strong> called for an all-party meeting<\/strong> on the violence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • BJP:<\/strong>\n
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              • State BJP leadership protested on the streets of Kolkata<\/strong> on Sunday.<\/li>\n
              • BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato<\/strong> wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah:\n
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                • Urged Centre to declare select border districts of West Bengal as \u201cdisturbed areas\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Kerala Seeks Supreme Court Relief on Pending Bills<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                  • Kerala plans to approach the Supreme Court next month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • Seeks relief similar to Tamil Nadu case<\/strong>, where the SC deemed Bills pending with Governor R.N. Ravi as passed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • SC had ruled Ravi\u2019s refusal to assent to Bills was \u201cillegal\u201d and \u201cerroneous in law\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Current Focus:<\/strong>\n
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                      • Kerala aims to have all Bills pending with the President<\/strong> (including those with withheld assent) deemed as passed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Grounds for Petition:<\/strong>\n
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                        • Governor\u2019s referral<\/strong> of Bills to the President without acting on them was \u201cerroneous in law<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n
                        • The President\u2019s withholding of assent<\/strong> to Bills was done without providing reasons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Previous Legal Actions:<\/strong>\n
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                          • Kerala had earlier moved the SC against:\n
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                            • Former Governor Arif Mohammad Khan<\/strong> for inaction on Bills.<\/li>\n
                            • President Droupadi Murmu<\/strong> for withholding assent to certain Bills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                            • Upcoming Petition:<\/strong>\n
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                                • Will argue that the acts of both the Governor and the President<\/strong> in this context were constitutionally improper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Saving Traditional Varieties of Seeds <\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                  1. The Current Scenario<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                    • Traditional seed varieties in India are rapidly disappearing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                    • Modern agriculture is dominated by a few crops like wheat, rice, and some vegetables<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                    • Traditional seeds, once central to India\u2019s food security and cultural heritage<\/strong>, are being replaced by hybrid varieties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                      1. Consequences of Hybrid Varieties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                        • Promise high yields, but come at a cost:\n
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                                          • Increased dependency on chemical fertilizers and water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                          • Greater vulnerability to climate shocks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                          • Reduced food quality and nutrient content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                          • Irony:<\/strong> At a time of increasing climate challenges, climate-resilient traditional seeds are being ignored<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                            1. Structural Problems in the Food System<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                              • Disappearance of traditional seeds is not just a seed issue, but a systemic issue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                1. Market Demand and Consumer Preferences<\/strong>\n
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                                                  • Consumer choices, supermarket offerings, and government food programs favor high-yielding rice and wheat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                  • Low demand discourages farmers<\/strong> from growing traditional varieties like millets, pulses, and indigenous rice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                  • Lack of Community Seed Banks<\/strong>\n
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                                                    • Traditional seeds depend on local conservation and exchange<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                    • India lacks adequate, well-funded community seed banks<\/strong> to support this system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                    • Policy Bias<\/strong>\n
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                                                      • Agricultural policies promote high-yielding crops<\/strong> for food security.<\/li>\n
                                                      • This focus results in a trade-off with biodiversity and nutrition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                      • Initiatives like the Odisha Millet Mission<\/strong> exist but are not widespread.<\/li>\n
                                                      • R&D prioritizes productivity<\/strong> over genetic diversity and climate resilience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                        1. Conservation Efforts and Emerging Solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                          • Organizations have been reviving traditional varieties<\/strong> for over 30 years.<\/li>\n
                                                          • Example: MSSRF\u2019s Tribal Agrobiodiversity Centre<\/strong> in Jeypore, Odisha, hosted a national consultation on building sustainable seed systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            Key Actions Suggested:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                            • Recognize farmers\u2019 knowledge and rights<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                            • Strengthen community seed banks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                            • Develop alternative seed systems<\/strong> to support local varieties.<\/li>\n
                                                            • Provide market incentives<\/strong> and policy support<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                            • Fund participatory plant breeding programs<\/strong> \u2014 collaboration between farmers and scientists.<\/li>\n
                                                            • Establish a network of regional conservation centres<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                              1. Government\u2019s Role<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                                • Create support systems for processing, marketing, and financial incentives<\/strong> for traditional crops.<\/li>\n
                                                                • Expand Minimum Support Prices (MSPs)<\/strong> and procurement schemes.<\/li>\n
                                                                • Include traditional crops in school meals, hospitals, and ration shops<\/strong> to boost demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                  1. Consumer Role \u2013 Winning the Battle in Kitchens<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                                    • Awareness campaigns and branding<\/strong> can highlight health and environmental benefits.<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Consumer demand<\/strong> will drive market change and encourage production of traditional crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                      1. Call to Action<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                                        • India faces rising farming costs, climate threats, soil degradation, and poor food habits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Relying solely on high-yield crops is unsustainable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Investing in traditional seeds means:\n
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                                                                          • Productivity + resilience + nutrition + cultural preservation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                                          • Coordinated national efforts<\/strong> and stakeholder alliances are urgently needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n