BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Government has imposed a complete ban on the use of the pesticide Paraquat Dichloride, which is highly harmful to humans and animals. The Government of India has already issued a notification in this regard.
The Farmers’ Welfare and Agriculture Development Department has directed the concerning authorities to take immediate action to stop its sale and storage by manufacturing companies.
Manufacturers holding registration certificates for Paraquat Dichloride have been instructed to immediately surrender them to the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee. They have also been directed to recall the remaining stocks of the pesticide and dispose of them in accordance with the prescribed rules and procedures.
The Government of India, under the Insecticides Act, 1968, has cancelled all new registrations and previously issued registration certificates for Paraquat Dichloride, thereby imposing a complete ban on its use. Its use has already been prohibited in around 70 countries worldwide.