Telangana Imposes 60-Day Ban on Paraquat Herbicide Due to Deaths

Telangana's Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced a 60-day ban on the herbicide Paraquat, citing its misuse and link to numerous deaths in rural areas, and called for a permanent national ban.

13 Apr, 08:22 — 13 Apr, 08:22

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Telangana Orders 60-Day Ban On Paraquat Over Herbicide-Linked Deaths

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said, "Paraquat is responsible for many deaths in rural areas. Since it is cheap and easily available, it is being misused. A permanent national ban is necessary."

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