Dehradun, March 10 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 9 Mar: State Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ganesh Joshi has taken serious cognisance of recent news reports published in daily newspapers, which alleged non-compliance with prescribed laws within the Agriculture Department, potentially posing risks to farmers, the general public, the environment, and public health.

Taking the matter seriously, Minister Ganesh Joshi noted the reports claiming that the department had allegedly issued pest control licences to ineligible individuals and firms in violation of rules, and that banned pesticides were being illegally sold at certain shops. In response, he has directed the departmental Secretary to conduct a detailed investigation in...