Bill to regulate pesticide trade

Bill to regulate pesticide trade

In news:

• Cabinet approved the Pesticides Management Bill, 2020, 
• Bill will regulate the business of pesticides and compensate farmers in case of losses from the use of spurious agro-chemicals.

From Prelims Point of View:

Highlights of the Bill

• Provide compensation when there is farm loss due to use of low-quality pesticides. 
• The loss is to be paid using funds collected from the manufacturers. 
• The information regarding the pesticides available in the market is to be made available in digital format. 
• This will help farmers make the right choice.