Ban on Endosulfan, but is it too late?

Finally India has decided to put an end to the use of Endosulfan, which is one of the world's deadliest pesticide . It was decided at the worlds meeting in Geneva . This stand was taken due to the nation wide protests against its use . But the question that arises here is “Is it too late”?

The reason for the use of pesticide by the farmers is due the fact that it is 15 times cheaper than other pesticides. It is true that the pesticide is cheaper but it has an adverse effect on human beings .

It is mostly used in the cashew crops. Even the technique used to spray this pesticide on the crops is considered reckless .

In most parts of kerala , aerial spraying of this pesticide is used with the help of choppers or aircrafts. Due to which this pesticide gets easily in contact with the water in the rivers and ultimately humans.

The harmful effects of this pesticide is indeed a worry . Neurological disorder, unusual abortion rate among women and animals, birth of handicapped children among human beings and animals, suicidal tendency, etc are prevailing due to the use of this pesticide . The kerala chief minister indeed had an a good reason for him to go on an one day hunger strike to demand an ban on endosulfan.

But the question here arises is that “is it too late for the govt.” to put an ban on endosulfan keeping in mind the health of the many people who suffered or still suffering from adverse effect of this pesticide . according to me the govt. should not only ban this pesticide but should also give compensation to the victims who suffered because of the harmful effect of endosulfan

Article by:
Siva Rama Krishna