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Take strict action against shopkeepers selling bogus seeds: minister

Mumbai, Jun 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde on Saturday issued a stern warning to agricultural input shopkeepers saying that if they commit crimes like selling any seeds at high price or selling bogus seeds in the state will now be fined.
Speaking at a state-level review meeting here about availability of seeds and fertilizers required for kharif crops, he said that seeds are available in abundance and additional demand for fertilizers will also be met in coming weeks.
But now, distribution of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc., will be stricter, he informed and said that the police department, along with the Agriculture department, will also keep a close eye on this, he said.
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