Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025

On 7th January 2026, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released a fresh draft of Pesticide Management Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating everything from manufacture, import to sale and use of pesticides.

  • It seeks to replace the present Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.

Why a new pesticides law is needed?

  • Outdated Law: The Insecticides Act, 1968 is inadequate for present-day pesticides and risks.
  • Health & Environment Risks: Weak regulation has led to unsafe, banned and substandard pesticides harming humans, livestock and ecosystems.
  • Farmer Protection: A stronger framework is needed to ensure quality control, traceability and accountability in the ....
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