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.
Alachlor
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Benzene Hexachloride
Benomyl
Calcium Cyanide
Carbaryl
Chlorbenzilate
Chlordane
Chlorofenvinphos
Copper Acetoarsenite
Diazinon
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)
Dichlorvos
Dicofol
Dieldrin
Dinocap
Endosulfan (subject to court order)
Endrin
Ethyl Mercury Chloride
Ethyl Parathion
Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Fenarimol
Fenthion
Heptachlor
Lindane (Gamma-HCH)
Linuron
Maleic Hydrazide
Menazon
Methomyl
Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride
Methyl Parathion
Metoxuron
Nitrofen
Paraquat Dimethyl Sulphate
Pentachloro Nitrobenzene (PCNB)
Pentachlorophenol
Phenyl Mercury Acetate
Phorate
Phosphamidon
Sodium Cyanide (banned for insecticidal purposes)
Sodium Methane Arsonate
Tetradifon
Thiometon
Toxaphene (Camphechlor)
Triazophos
Tridemorph
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
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.
Captafol 80% Powder
Dichlorvos
Nicotin Sulfate
Phorate
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Pesticides Withdrawn (Pending Data):
These pesticides have been withdrawn, but the ban could become inactive if sufficient safety data is provided by the industry and accepted by the government.
Dalapon
Ferbam
Formothion
Nickel Chloride
Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)
Simazine
Sirmate
Warfarin
Pesticides Refused Registration:
These pesticides were refused registration in India due to safety concerns, effectively preventing their legal use in the country.
2,4,5-T
Ammonium Sulphamate
Azinphos Ethyl
Azinphos Methyl
Binapacryl
Calcium Arsenate
Carbophenothion
Chinomethionate (Morestan)
Dicrotophos
EPN
Fentin Acetate
Fentin Hydroxide
Lead Arsenate
Leptophos (Phosvel)
Mephosfolan
Mevinphos (Phosdrin)
Thiodemeton / Disulfoton
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.
Aluminium Phosphide: Pest control operations can only be conducted by government-approved operators.
Captafol: Banned as a foliar spray but can be used as a seed dresser.
Carbofuran: Restricted to use in certain formulations.
Chlorpyriphos: Banned for use in Ber, Citrus, and Tobacco.
Cypermethrin: Restricted to use through Pest Control Operators, not for general public use.
Dazomet: Not allowed on tea.
DDT: Its use is restricted to vector control in public health programs.
Dimethoate: Banned for use on fruits and vegetables consumed raw.
Fenitrothion: Limited to locust control and public health.
Malathion: Banned for use on crops like Sorghum, Pea, Soybean, and others.
Mancozeb: Not allowed on crops such as Guava and Jowar.
Methyl Bromide: Restricted to government-approved operators.
Monocrotophos: Banned for use on vegetables, and its 36% SL formulation is to be phased out.
Oxyfluorfen: Banned for use on Potato and Groundnut.
Quinalphos: Banned for use on Jute, Cardamom, and Sorghum.
Trifluralin: Banned for all uses except in wheat cultivation.