(a) whether excessive use of pesticides have led to the growth of severe diseases in the
country; and
(b) if so, the steps taken to check the indiscriminate use of such pesticides?
(a) whether excessive use of pesticides have led to the growth of severe diseases in the
country; and
(b) if so, the steps taken to check the indiscriminate use of such pesticides?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) & (b): The use of pesticides as per the prescribed practice should not, normally, pose any
harm to human health or the environment. However, their misuse or abuse may lead to ill
effects. Therefore, the following steps are being taken to check the ill effects of pesticides:
(i) Only those pesticides which are considered to be safe are registered for use by the
Registration Committee.
(ii) The continued use or otherwise of those pesticides which are banned/severely
restricted for use in other countries of the world due to various reasons is reviewed
from time to time. Based on such reviews, the Government has already banned the
use of 27 pesticides and 4 formulations of 3 other pesticides in the country and
restricted the use of 7 other pesticides.
(iii) The Government is promoting the strategy of Integrated Pest Management which
envisages cultural, mechanical, biological and other methods of pest control and only
need based judicious use of pesticides.
(iv) Central and State Governments impart training to the users regarding safe and
judicious use of pesticides.