Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) The New Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 replaces the existing Insecticides Act of 1968.
(2) If there is any loss because of the spurious or low quality of pesticides then there is a provision for compensations.
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The Union Cabinet on February 12, 2020, approved the Pesticides Management Bill, 2020.
Key feature of the bill:
- The Bill will empower farmers to get all the information regarding pesticides including their strengths and weaknesses and the risk and alternatives involved, as the data would be made available in open source, in a digital format and in all languages.
- The Union Government may form a central fund to take care of the compensation.
- The Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 aims to replace the existing Insecticides Act of 1968 and promote the use of organic pesticides in the country.
Uniqueness of the Bill:
- The Bill includes the provision of compensating the farmers in case of losses due to the use of spurious or low quality of pesticides.
Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=381236
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-clears-bill-to-regulate-pesticide-business/article30803307.ece