Kerala Government Increased Relief Amount for Endosulfan Victims

Apr 21, 2011, 19:44 IST

India Current Affairs 2011.The Kerala government increased the amount of compensation being paid to the victims of the use of the pesticide Endosulfan from 300 rupees to 2000 rupees per month..

 

The Kerala government on 19 April 2011 increased the amount of compensation being paid to the victims of the use of the pesticide Endosulfan from 300 rupees to 2000 rupees per month.In 2010, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had proposed a nationwide ban on endosulfan. It should be noted that Endosulfan was banned in Kerala a decade ago. Endosulfan was used in Kasargode on cashew plantations for a considerable time. After various diseases were reported from the district the pesticide Endosulfan was banned.

Endosulfan is used in 70 crops like fruits, vegetables and crops.

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