Proper information among farmers about use of pesticides is necessary for efficacious elimination of pests and diseases. Every manufacturer of pesticides is mandated by law to display labels and leaflets containing all vital and relevant information pertaining to the pesticide on the container for the benefit of farmers. These label and leaflets are also printed in regional languages. No survey has been conducted on the quantum of loss on account of lack of information about pesticides.
The Government is implementing Strengthening and Modernization of Pest Management Approach in India since 1991-92 through 31 Central Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs) in 28 States and one UT (Andaman & Nicobar), which conduct Farmers Field Schools to educate farmers on safe and judicious use of pesticides.
Advisories have been sent to pesticides dealers through State Governments to stock and distribute/self approved pesticides, and to advise farmers to follow instructions on label and leaflets of pesticides. Private sector companies are also being exhorted to promote safe and effective use of pesticides through a Grow Safe Food campaign.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan in the Rajya Sabha today.
GG: SB:CP: educating (rajya) 5.12.2014
The Government is implementing Strengthening and Modernization of Pest Management Approach in India since 1991-92 through 31 Central Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs) in 28 States and one UT (Andaman & Nicobar), which conduct Farmers Field Schools to educate farmers on safe and judicious use of pesticides.
Advisories have been sent to pesticides dealers through State Governments to stock and distribute/self approved pesticides, and to advise farmers to follow instructions on label and leaflets of pesticides. Private sector companies are also being exhorted to promote safe and effective use of pesticides through a Grow Safe Food campaign.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan in the Rajya Sabha today.
GG: SB:CP: educating (rajya) 5.12.2014
