Scientists urged to find safer alternatives for dual use agrochemicals

摘要

The need for drawing up an action plan to curb misuse of agrochemicals was highlighted by Mr. C. Parthasarathi, Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Telangana, at a one-day Indo-US workshop on security of dual use agrochemicals in Hyderabad recently. Though the Government comes out with several resolutions and Acts, its often found wanting in enforcing them, he said. He urged scientists and researchers involved to work seriously in helping phase out hazardous chemicals and come out with new harmless chemicals.