<h1>Agriculture ministry approves four new potato varieties for nationwide seed production, cultivation, processing with regional recommendations</h1> The national agriculture ministry approved four potato varieties developed by a central research institute for nationwide seed production and multiplication following the central seed committee's recommendations, effectively notifying them for cultivation and processing across specified Indian agroregions. The approvals designate maturation periods, yield estimates, geographic suitability, storage and processing characteristics, and endorse two varieties for chip processing. The decision enables licensed distribution to seed producers and processors, triggering regulatory obligations for seed production, intellectual property/license compliance, and dissemination consistent with notified variety standards and regional recommendations.