Leh, July 19 -- The Ladakh administration has imposed an immediate ban on the procurement, distribution, sale, marketing and use of chemical and synthetic fertilisers for agricultural practices across the Union Territory as part of its efforts to develop Ladakh into a fully organic region.
According to an official statement, the decision was taken on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Violations of the order will attract a minimum fine of Rs.10,000.
The administration said the prohibition aims to safeguard organic certification, protect soil and water resources, promote sustainable farming practices and establish Ladakh as a model organic region.
Farmers and agricultural units have been advised to use only organic ...