Paraquat dichloride is banned in more than 70 countries of the world.
There is big news for farmers. The Indian government has banned the deadly chemical paraquat dichloride. The manufacture, import, sale and distribution of this herbicide has been completely banned. It is already banned in more than 70 countries of the world. The central government has made an announcement regarding this. Paraquat dichloride is considered a deadly chemical in the medical sector.
Scientists in India were demanding its ban for a long time. Since the antidote of this chemical is not ready, it proves to be even more dangerous. Now the question is what is paraquat dichloride, when and how does it become fatal for humans.
How to use deadly paraquat dichloride?
If understood in simple language, paraquat dichloride is a weedicide. That means it is used to eliminate grass and weeds in the fields. It is used before sowing the crop so that the field can be cleaned before cultivation.
The special thing is that it is not only a weed, every plant that comes in contact with it also gets destroyed. It disrupts the process of photosynthesis in plants, as a result, be it leaves or stem, every part gets scorched by the chemical and dries up. Due to its quick effect and low price, it has become very popular among farmers for decades.
Farmers get benefit then why ban?
Now the question is, if farmers benefit from it then why was it banned? The simple answer is that its effect is not limited to weeds and plants only. Paraquat is certainly effective in the fields, but the Agriculture Ministry is concerned that it is fatal for humans and animals. When there is no antidote for a chemical, even a little carelessness can prove fatal. More than 70 countries of the world have learned a lesson from this.
How fatal for humans?
During spraying in the fields, there is a risk of it coming in contact with the skin or entering the body through breathing. Farmers in villages often spray without caution due to lack of safety equipment (masks, gloves). Even a small amount of it accidentally reaching the body can kill.
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Central government notification.
How to find out whether this chemical is present in the body or not?
Tests like blood test, urine test, CT scan and electrocardiogram are conducted.If there is no proper treatment, efforts are made to control the part of the body in which the problem occurs.This ban has been imposed in India under Section 27 of the Pesticides Act, 1968. A period of 30 days has been fixed from July 13, in which interested parties can register their objections or suggestions, if no concrete objection is raised during this period, then after 30 days, paraquat dichloride will be included in the list of completely banned herbicides in India.
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