Question : PRODUCTION OF PESTICIDES



(a) the total quantum of pesticides produced in the country during the last three years;

(b) the details of imports and exports of pesticides recorded,separately during the said period ;

(c) the totai amount spent on imports and the amount earnedfrom exports of pesticides during the said period ; and

(d) the steps taken to reduce the imports and increase the production and exports of pesticides ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS AND MINSITER OF STEEL (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the table of the House.