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Ladakh bans chemical fertilisers, moves to become India's largest organic region

Srinagar, July 18 (UNI) 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 of Ladakh, with immediate effect, with the objective to safeguard organic certification, protect soil and water resources, promote sustainable agricultural practices and to establish Ladakh as a model organic region, thereby, ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of its agricultural sector,” the order said.
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