JAMMU: Acting on the directions of Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Jammu Anil Gupta, a joint inspection of pesticide dealers was conducted to ensure strict enforcement of the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
The inspection was carried out by Plant Protection Officer Jammu Raju Mahajan, along with Assistant Director Law Enforcement Jammu Kuldeep Singh. The joint team visited the premises of M/s Akhil India Pvt. Ltd., Jammu, M/s Jammu Agri Inputs and M/s Vivek Enterprises to verify compliance with the statutory provisions governing the sale and distribution of pesticides and fertilizers.
The team conducted a detailed verification of pesticide stocks available at the establishments. Licences, Principal Certificates, validity of authorisations, stock registers and other statutory records were thoroughly examined to ensure that the stocking, marketing and sale of insecticides and fertilizers were being carried out strictly in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations.
The dealers were categorically instructed to stock, market and sell only those insecticide products covered under valid Principal Certificates and relevant licences and were directed to ensure complete adherence to all statutory provisions governing the storage, sale and distribution of insecticides and fertilizers.
The inspection team also reviewed the progress of implementation of the Integrated Pesticide Management System (IPMS) Portal, a nationwide digital platform introduced by the Government of India for streamlining licensing and monitoring of pesticide trade. The dealers were informed that uploading of insecticide products on the IPMS Portal is mandatory for all manufacturers, dealers and retailers and were further directed to ensure that all retailers operating under their Principal Certificates are onboarded onto the portal with their accounts made fully functional without delay.
The joint team directed dealers to maintain complete statutory records, comply with the conditions of licences and Principal Certificates and strictly follow the provisions of the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971. The dealers were cautioned that any violation of the statutory provisions or licensing conditions would invite appropriate legal action under the relevant Acts and Rules.
