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Centre Bans Paraquat Dichloride Herbicide

CENTRE BANS PARAQUAT DICHLORIDE HERBICIDE Why in the News? Regulatory Action: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has notified a nationwide ban on Paraquat Dichloride, a widely used herbicide associated with thousands of deaths due to suicide, accidental poisoning, and homicide. Public Health Measure: The decision follows similar bans by several States, including …

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