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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Endosulfan: officials to face action

Endosulfan: officials to face action

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published Published on Dec 12, 2010   modified Modified on Dec 12, 2010

Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said here on Sunday that the State government would initiate action against officials of the Agriculture Department and Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd. who endorsed the use of Endosulfan in Kasaragod district.

Speaking after inaugurating Karshaka Bhavanam at Anayara here, he said a section of agricultural scientists who certified the use of the deadly pesticide were also responsible for the human tragedy caused by exposure to Endosulfan.

The Chief Minister said the government had adopted a slew of measures to help the victims of Endosulfan. “We have banned the use of such pesticides in Kasaragod and efforts are on to promote organic farming,” he said.

Highlighting the need to modernise the agricultural sector, he said, “It is high time we took steps to reduce expenditure, increase yield and reduce the human labour component in farming. It is also important for farmers to be trained in dairy and poultry farming for an integrated approach.”

In his presidential address, Agriculture Minister Mullakkara Ratnakaran said Karshaka Bhavanam would provide affordable and quality accommodation for the farmers visiting the capital city. The Minister revealed plans to equip farmers for direct access to markets.

Law and Public Works Minister M. Vijayakumar, Ports and Youth Affairs Minister V. Surendran Pillai, Mayor K. Chandrika, Deputy Mayor G. Happykumar, Additional Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar and Director of Agriculture G. Surendran were among those present at the inaugural function.

Built inside the World Market campus at Anayara, ‘Karshaka Bhavanam' will house the State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI). The eco-friendly building was constructed by COSTFORD (Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development) with facilities such as a biogas plant and a rainwater-harvesting system. The 26-room building can accommodate up to 50 farmers. SAMETI was established as part of the ATMA (Agriculture Technology Management Agency) project of the State government.


The Hindu, 13 December, 2010, http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121359700100.htm


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