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Overuse of pesticides on crops? Supreme Court seeks government response

IndiaTimes Friday, 17 May 2024
Supreme Court seeks responses from ministries of health, agriculture, and FSSAI on PIL alleging govt failed to stop pesticide overuse, posing health hazard. Petition by Akash Vashistha, represented by Anitha Shenoy, highlights unchecked pesticide use on food crops causing life-threatening ailments, artificial ripening of fruits, and excessive use of preservatives.
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