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Paraquat Dichloride Ban in India
July 21 , 2026
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- The Central Government has notified a ban on Paraquat Dichloride, a herbicide linked to poisoning-related deaths, under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
- The ban prohibits the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale, and use of Paraquat Dichloride in India.
- The decision was based on recommendations from the Registration Committee and an Experts Committee, citing health risks, high fatality rates, and the absence of a specific antidote.
- Paraquat Dichloride is already banned or strictly restricted in more than 70 countries worldwide.
- The herbicide is commonly used by farmers for weed control after harvesting, but concerns have been raised over occupational exposure and poisoning cases.
GRAND TETON July 21, 2026
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