India has taken significant steps in controlling the use of harmful pesticides by banning, restricting, and refusing the registration of several pesticides over time. These decisions are primarily motivated by health, safety, and environmental concerns, ensuring the well-being of both the population and the ecosystem. The government continues to monitor and regulate pesticide use rigorously, ensuring safer and more sustainable agricultural practices across the country.Here is a comprehensive list and explanation of pesticides banned, refused registration, and restricted for use in India, based on the latest report from the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare as of March 31, 2024.

seed treatment

Biostimulant

Technology

Technology

Technology

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