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Complete list of pesticides banned in India: Latest government update 2024
Classification:Industry News Release time:2024-10-24 15:22:15
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.

Pesticides Banned for Manufacture, Import, and Use:


These pesticides have been entirely prohibited for both manufacture and use within India, reflecting concerns about environmental impact and health risks.


  1. Alachlor

  2. Aldicarb

  3. Aldrin

  4. Benzene Hexachloride

  5. Benomyl

  6. Calcium Cyanide

  7. Carbaryl

  8. Chlorbenzilate

  9. Chlordane

  10. Chlorofenvinphos

  11. Copper Acetoarsenite

  12. Diazinon

  13. Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)

  14. Dichlorvos

  15. Dicofol

  16. Dieldrin

  17. Dinocap

  18. Endosulfan (subject to court order)

  19. Endrin

  20. Ethyl Mercury Chloride

  21. Ethyl Parathion

  22. Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)

  23. Fenarimol

  24. Fenthion

  25. Heptachlor

  26. Lindane (Gamma-HCH)

  27. Linuron

  28. Maleic Hydrazide

  29. Menazon

  30. Methomyl

  31. Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride

  32. Methyl Parathion

  33. Metoxuron

  34. Nitrofen

  35. Paraquat Dimethyl Sulphate

  36. Pentachloro Nitrobenzene (PCNB)

  37. Pentachlorophenol

  38. Phenyl Mercury Acetate

  39. Phorate

  40. Phosphamidon

  41. Sodium Cyanide (banned for insecticidal purposes)

  42. Sodium Methane Arsonate

  43. Tetradifon

  44. Thiometon

  45. Toxaphene (Camphechlor)

  46. Triazophos

  47. Tridemorph

  48. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

  49. Trichlorfon


Pesticides Banned for Use but Continued Manufacture for Export:


These formulations are banned for domestic use but are still manufactured for export purposes, catering to international markets while ensuring these chemicals are not used within India.


  1. Captafol 80% Powder

  2. Dichlorvos

  3. Nicotin Sulfate

  4. Phorate

  5. Triazophos


Pesticides Withdrawn (Pending Data):


These pesticides have been withdrawn, but the ban could become inactive if sufficient safety data is provided by the industry and accepted by the government.


  1. Dalapon

  2. Ferbam

  3. Formothion

  4. Nickel Chloride

  5. Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)

  6. Simazine

  7. Sirmate

  8. Warfarin


Pesticides Refused Registration:


These pesticides were refused registration in India due to safety concerns, effectively preventing their legal use in the country.


  1. 2,4,5-T

  2. Ammonium Sulphamate

  3. Azinphos Ethyl

  4. Azinphos Methyl

  5. Binapacryl

  6. Calcium Arsenate

  7. Carbophenothion

  8. Chinomethionate (Morestan)

  9. Dicrotophos

  10. EPN

  11. Fentin Acetate

  12. Fentin Hydroxide

  13. Lead Arsenate

  14. Leptophos (Phosvel)

  15. Mephosfolan

  16. Mevinphos (Phosdrin)

  17. Thiodemeton / Disulfoton

  18. Vamidothion


Pesticides Restricted for Use:


Some pesticides are allowed under specific restrictions to ensure safety in their application and limit harmful environmental or health impacts.


  1. Aluminium Phosphide: Pest control operations can only be conducted by government-approved operators.

  2. Captafol: Banned as a foliar spray but can be used as a seed dresser.

  3. Carbofuran: Restricted to use in certain formulations.

  4. Chlorpyriphos: Banned for use in Ber, Citrus, and Tobacco.

  5. Cypermethrin: Restricted to use through Pest Control Operators, not for general public use.

  6. Dazomet: Not allowed on tea.

  7. DDT: Its use is restricted to vector control in public health programs.

  8. Dimethoate: Banned for use on fruits and vegetables consumed raw.

  9. Fenitrothion: Limited to locust control and public health.

  10. Malathion: Banned for use on crops like Sorghum, Pea, Soybean, and others.

  11. Mancozeb: Not allowed on crops such as Guava and Jowar.

  12. Methyl Bromide: Restricted to government-approved operators.

  13. Monocrotophos: Banned for use on vegetables, and its 36% SL formulation is to be phased out.

  14. Oxyfluorfen: Banned for use on Potato and Groundnut.

  15. Quinalphos: Banned for use on Jute, Cardamom, and Sorghum.

  16. Trifluralin: Banned for all uses except in wheat cultivation.