The government has been implementing Sub-Mission on Plant-protection and Plant Quarantine Scheme, under which Integrated Pest Management is promoted to educate the farmers about the judicious use of chemical pesticides. Bio-pesticides and bio-control measures are also being promoted. YearPercentage change over previous year2014 - 15-0.22015-160.62016-17(Third Revised Estimate)6.82017-18(Second Revised Estimate)5.92018-192.4 Hybrid seeds resisted pests. A spray of arsenic chemicals to control pests enabled farmers to find ease. All these finally imperilled human health, compelling some section to return to the organic methods of farming. Fertilizers are essential to improve soil health and to sustain higher agricultural productivity in the country. Accordingly, the Government of I...
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