Pesticide Management in India
Some points about pesticide management in India:
- In India, the Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971 regulate the import, registration, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution, and use of insecticides.
- Pesticides undergo a rigorous registration process by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC).
- Pesticide residues in food is monitored by FSSAI to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Since 1985, the Government of India has adopted IPM which is an eco-friendly approach. It includes cultural, mechanical, biological, and need-based chemical control measures.
- The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare introduced The Pesticide Management Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha which aims to regulate the manufacture, import, sale, storage, distribution, use, and disposal of pesticides and also compensates farmers in case of losses from the use of agrochemicals.
- Market pesticides are regularly checked by the State Agriculture Departments for compliance.
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Impact of Pesticides Use in Agriculture: Benefits and Hazards
Pesticides play an important role in modern agriculture by effectively controlling pests and diseases. They contribute to increased crop yields and help protect crops from damage which ensures a stable food supply and provides economic sustainability for farmers. Pesticides also help in preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases and enable the cultivation of a diverse range of crops, thereby contributing to global food security.
In this article, we will learn about pesticides, their benefits and hazards in agriculture.
Table of Content
- What is Pesticide?
- Facts about Pesticides in India
- Impact of Pesticide Use in Agriculture
- Benefits of Pesticide Use in Agriculture
- Hazards of Pesticide Use in Agriculture
- Pesticide Management in India