GS-III: Economy, Environment, S&T
Pest management in agriculture
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is India's official policy framework under the Insecticides Act 1968, implemented through Central Integrated Pest Management Centres (CIPMCs) under DPPQ&S. It covers biological control agents, biopesticides, and the shift away from chemical pesticides under schemes like Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana. IPM balances crop-yield protection with environmental safety, farmer health, and export compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) demanded by importing countries.