Environment

AAD 2025: Dr Donthi Narsimha Reddy talks about how pesticide overuse is harming India’s land and health

From toxic crops to resistant pests—why India must rethink pesticide use

DTE Staff

The overuse of pesticides in India has become a major environmental and public health concern, with harmful consequences for soil, water, and human health. In this video, Dr Donthi Narsimha Reddy, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Impact and Policy Research Institute, Delhi, discusses the severe challenges caused by excessive pesticide use in agriculture.

From pesticide residues in food to the development of resistant pests, the problem is growing rapidly. Dr Reddy explores how unsustainable farming practices are contributing to this crisis and shares potential solutions, including policy reforms, integrated pest management, and sustainable agricultural techniques that could help mitigate the harmful effects and pave the way for a more eco-friendly future.