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December 2010

Indian veggies, fruits remain highly toxic

By Raman Jokhakar
Tarunkumar G. Singhal
Chartered Accountants
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28. Indian veggies, fruits remain highly toxic


Rampant use of banned pesticides in fruits and vegetables
continues to put at risk the life of the common man. Farmers apply pesticides
such as chlordane, endrin and heptachor that can cause serious neurological
problems, kidney damage and skin diseases. A study conducted by Delhi-based NGO
Consumer-Voice reveals that the amount of pesticides used in eatables in India
is as much as 750 times the European standards. The survey collected sample data
from various wholesale and retail shops in Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.

(Source : The Times of India, dated 4-11-2010)

(Comment : The issue is what should the citizens do when the
authorities are apathetic to the consequences. The farmers should be made aware
of the harmful consequences. These also harm the health of the farmers coming in
contact with the chemicals.)

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