CropLife India Pushes for Data Protection Reforms in Pesticides Bill

CropLife India, a leading industry body representing a significant portion of the pesticide sector, has called for crucial amendments to the draft Pesticides Management Bill.

The organization advocates for a five-year regulatory data protection provision to foster innovation and better safeguard investments in new agricultural technologies.

Industry expert Ankur Aggarwal highlighted the challenges faced under the current outdated regulatory framework, underscoring its impact on farmers and the need for modernized, science-driven legal modifications to enhance India's agricultural output.

(With inputs from agencies.)