Monga voices concern over reports of sub-standard pesticides in Kashmir

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President and former MLC G N Monga today expressed serious concern over reports of sub-standard pesticides and fungicides being sold in the market across the Valley, particularly in south Kashmir.
In a statement issued here on Saturday he urged the government to make sure to check the quality of pesticides and fungicides before it is sold in the market. “The licenses of those dealers and shopkeepers found selling sub-standard pesticides and fungicides must be cancelled,” Monga demanded.
“The fruit industry, which is the backbone of Kashmir’s economy, has suffered major losses in the recent years due to weather vagaries, use of sub-standard pesticides and other reasons. A clampdown by the government, early snowfall, no rainfall in the autumn season, and finally sale of fake pesticides by shopkeepers has dealt a huge blow to the fruit industry,” he added.
The Congress leader urged the government to immediately crack a whip on these elements who are selling substandard pesticides and fungicides in the market before it is too late.