Srinagar, July 18 -- The union Territory of Ladakh has taken a decisive leap towards becoming India's largest certified organic region by enforcing a complete ban on the use and sale of any chemical and synthetic fertiliser for agricultural practices in Ladakh.
With the order coming into force, the procurement, distribution, sale, marketing and use of chemical/synthetic fertilisers will be strictly prohibited with immediate effect, across the union Territory. Any violation in this regard, will attract a minimum fine of Rs 10,000.
"The Administration of union Territory of Ladakh imposes prohibition on the procurement, distribution, sale, marketing and use of chemical/synthetic fertilizers for agricultural practices in the union territory o...