Indian Minister warns apple growers of illegal pesticide use
”I have directed the concerned officials to impose PSA against the dealers found conclusively to be involved in adultery or selling of spurious pesticides and fungicides in the State,” Ms Mufti said while addressing a well attended gathering of fruit growers and progressive farmers here after formally launching the High Density Apple Plantation Scheme.
“We are using the Public Safety Act against those into drugs and timber smugglers,” Mehbooba said. “I am directing police to use the PSA against all those who are marketing sub-standard pesticides.” She said her government cannot go after the manufacturers because they live elsewhere.
“So we will catch hold of their dealers,” she said, “let the dealers ensure that they sell the right product”.
Ms Mufti assured the growers that the State Government has flagged their concerns as a priority and steps are being taken to address them properly. The decision to act tough against the dealers involved in the adulteration of pesticides and fungicides has been taken against the backdrop of concerns raised by the fruit growers.
source: kashmirlife.net, dailyexcelsior.com
