(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?
(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?
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.