Public private partnership — the way ahead

Indian seed market is one of the largest in the world. Private sector (Big-33% and medium-13%), unorganized sector (13%) as well as public sector (41%) companies are the basic handler of high volume-low value seeds (cereals, pulses and oil seeds). Private seed companies with eye on commercial product development invest mostly on applied researches utilizing novel genetic, intellectual and technological sources. Public seed sector needs special attention to become competitive and highly productive. An effective partnership between public and private seed sector with strong policy support is highly desired at this juncture.