The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) on January 30, 2026, issued the Draft Insecticides (Amendment) Rules, 2026, to further amend the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
The following has been stated namely: -
• In Rule 10, in second para of sub- rule 1(A), following shall be substituted: -
“One-year diploma course in Agriculture or Horticulture or related subjects or one year Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) from National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) or any government recognized university or institute with course content on plant protection and pesticides management:
Further, all individuals who have previously completed the Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) Course prior to the inclusion of the modules on Pesticide Application and Pesticide Residues & Consumer Safety shall be required to undergo a Certificate Course in Insecticides Management (CCIM) from an institution or agency duly recognized by the Government for the said course”
Comments/Suggestions may be sent to Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare or at [email protected] within 30 days.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 73(E)]
