Question : ADULTERATION IN PESTICIDE



(a) whether the cases of adulteration in pesticides/insecticides are increasing;

(b) if so, the details and effects thereof; and

(c) the remedial steps the Government propose to take in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)


(a): No, Sir. The percentage of sub-standard samples out of the samples taken and analysed for quality control has shown a declining trend from 1998-99 to 2000-2001.

(b)&(c): The question does not arise.