Bhubaneswar (Odisha): The Odisha government has urged the Centre to permanently ban the manufacturing, sale and distribution of Paraquat herbicide within Odisha, citing farmers’ health and environmental concerns. In a letter to the Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, principal secretary, agriculture and farmers’ empowerment department, Government of Odisha, highlighted the potential … Continue reading Odisha urges Centre for complete ban on toxic Paraquat herbicide citing farmers’ health and environmental concerns