Nationwide ban soon on Paraquat herbicide over toxicity concerns, health risks
The Centre is set to impose a nationwide ban on Paraquat Dichloride, one of India's most widely used herbicides, after an expert panel reviewed evidence linking the chemical to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinson's disease, potentially disrupting a large agrochemical market involving more than 1,500 licence holders. Sources familiar with the development said a committee comprising doctors…
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