List of pesticides restricted and banned for use in Agriculture in India
There are more than 200 approved pesticides which are used in agriculture in India. The molecules are phased our based on its toxicity to humans or animals. The Indian policy on pesticide restriction may also be modified if the importing nation changes in policy related to chemical residue.
Pesticides restricted for use in Agriculture
| S. No. | Pesticide | Restriction |
| 1. | Aluminium phosphide | It is to be sold only to government undertakings/ organisationsand to be used under strict supervision of government expertsor Pest Control Operators. |
| 2. | Captafol | The use of captafol as foliar spray is banned. It shall be used asseed dresser. |
| 3. | Cypermethrin | Cypermethrin 3% Smoke Generator is to be used only through PestControl Operators and not allowed to be used by General Public. |
| 4. | Dazomet | The use of Dazomet is not permitted on tea. |
| 5. | DDT | Restricted for use in public health only. |
| 6. | Fenitrothion | The use of fenitrothion is banned on Agriculture except for locustcontrol in scheduled deseart area and public health |
| 7. | Methyl bromide | Restriction for its sale and use is similar to that of Aluminium phosphide. |
| 8. | Monocrotophos | Banned for use in vegetables. |
| 9. | Trifluralin | Restricted for use in wheat only. |
Source: Package of Practices PAU 2022-23
Pesticides banned for use in agriculture in India
| S. No. | Pesticide |
| 1. | Aldicarb |
| 2. | Aldrin |
| 3. | Benomyl |
| 4. | Benzene Hexachloride |
| 5. | Calcium Cyanide |
| 6. | Carbaryl |
| 7. | Chlorbenzilate |
| 8. | Chlordane |
| 9. | Chlorofenvinphos |
| 10. | Copper Acetoarsenite |
| 11. | DDT |
| 12. | Diazinon |
| 13. | Dibromochloropropane (DBCB) |
| 14. | Dieldrin |
| 15. | Endrin |
| 16. | Ethyl Mercury Chloride |
| 17. | Ethyl Parathion |
| 22. | Menazon |
| 23. | Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride |
| 24. | Methyl Parathion |
| 25. | Metoxuron |
| 26. | Nicotine Sulphate |
| 27. | Nitrofen |
| 28. | Paraquat Dimethyl Sulphate |
| 29. | Pentachlorophenol (PCP) |
| 30. | Pentochloro Nitrobenzene (PCNB) |
| 31. | Phenyl Mercury Acetate (PMA) |
| 32. | Sodium Cyanide |
| 33. | Sodium Methane Arsonate |
| 34. | Tetradifon |
| 35. | Thiometon |
| 36. | Ethylene Dibromide |
| 37. | Fenarimol |
| 38. | Fenthion |
| 39. | Heptachlor |
| 40. | Toxaphene |
| 41. | Trichloro acetic acid (TCA) |
| 42. | Tridemorph |
Source: Package of Practices PAU 2022-23
Pesticide formulations banned for use
| S. No. | Pesticide |
| 1. | Carbofuran 50% SP |
| 2. | Methomyl 24% L |
| 3. | Methomyl 12.5% L |
| 4. | Phosphamidan 85% L |
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