Key Features of the Draft Bill
- Mandatory accreditation of pesticide testing laboratories to guarantee quality.
- Higher penalties for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of spurious pesticides.
- Provision for compounding minor offences, with enhanced penalties set by State authorities.
- Integration of technology for monitoring, licensing, and traceability.
- Strengthened administrative control over pesticide management.
Public Consultation and Feedback
As part of the pre-legislative consultation, the Government has invited comments and suggestions from farmers, industry stakeholders, and the general public. Feedback can be submitted in MS Word or PDF format to the following emails:
- pp1.pesticides@gov.in
- rajbir.yadava@gov.in
- jyoti.uttam@gov.in
Suggestions must include:
- Personal or organizational details (name, designation, contact details, organization if any).
- Specific comments or suggestions for each section of the draft bill.
The deadline for submission is 4th February 2026. Comments received before the deadline will be considered by the Central Government while finalizing the legislation.
