Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch (India Seed Sovereignty Alliance)

The Sacred Seed: Our Collective Heritage

Seeds embody life, memory, and evolution. They're a sacred code, gifted by nature and farming communities. Each seed, plant, and animal is unique, representing our vital wealth and essential for survival.

The Threat:-

Patenting seeds is a violation of natural justice, threatening biodiversity and farmers' livelihoods. Commercial hybrid and GM seeds rely on toxic chemicals, devastating self-reliance and ecosystem health.

The Solution:-

Promote ecological agriculture with locally adapted seeds.
Conserve traditional varieties through decentralized conservation.
Reject GM crops and patents.
Support farmers' rights and bio-cultural heritage.

The Call to Action:-

Join us in protecting seed sovereignty, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring food security for generations to come.

Declaration:-

1. Assert farmers' rights over bio-cultural heritage.
2. Reject private/corporate ownership/patents on seeds.
3. Ban GM seeds, enforcing corporate liability.
4. Document and protect genetic wealth.
5. Prosecute seed piracy.
6. Facilitate access to heritage seeds.
7. Pass on bio-cultural heritage to future generations.
8. Recognize knowledge/practices of disadvantaged sections.
9. Promote agro-ecology, supporting small farms.
10. Support decentralized farmers' markets/seed banks.
11. Reject UPOV, protecting farmers' rights.
12. Conserve/regenerate biodiversity.