Ill-Effects Of Endosulfan In Kerala A One-Off Case: Ramesh

If we can phase it (endosulfan) out earlier, we will phase it out.But we have to develop cost-effective alternatives to endosulfan which we will. We are committed to using pesticides which are safe," Ramesh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Admitting that endolsulfan had its disastrous effect in Kasargod district, he said in 1998 the state plantation corporation there "indiscriminately indulged in aerial spraying of endosulfan on 10,000 acres of cashew plantations which led to negative effect." Ramesh also made it clear that action would be taken if any evidence of the adverse effects of endosulfan is found on human health. Read the full report here.

Source: IBN Live, Mumbai.