Picture of use of pesticides in India is not good. Explain,

1.	Picture of use of pesticides in India is not good. Explain,
Answer» Compared to other nations India uses very less amount of pesticides per hectare. -» As per the economic survey of 2015-16, India uses 0.5 kg pesticide per hectare. On the other hand, countries like America uses 7.0 kg, Europe uses 2.5 kg, Japan uses 12 kg and Korea uses 6.6 kg pesticides. Less use of pesticides is the reason for 15 to 25% spoilage of crops in India. -> Indian farmers are not aware about proper use of pesticides. Some farmers put very less pesticides and some very large quantities. Also, they use poor quality of pesticides which affect the crop health and productivity. Improper and unregulated use of pesticides in India is posing great danger to health of people as well as danger to environment.

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