Every morsel of food and sip of water we take is important for our health and well-being, right from the time we are newborn infants. Yet, for decades our food and water have been contaminated by powerful, harmful pesticides which have been promoted as necessary for better agricultural output. But the reality is that we don’t need pesticides for better yield, and the use of these pesticides is not only deadly for health but results in expensive farming methods. The solution is to adopt organic farming, which is possible and profitable, as the state of Sikkim has shown.
Every morsel of food and sip of water we take is important for our health and well-being, right from the time we are newborn infants. Yet, for decades our food and water have been contaminated by powerful, harmful pesticides which have been promoted as necessary for better agricultural output.
After obtaining her D.Phil in Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, Dr Rashmi Sanghi has been a research scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, in different capacities handling various environmental projects.
I am not someone who usually goes shopping for vegetables or even other foodstuff. My present professional requirements don’t allow me this luxury and nor do my professional hazards.
India For Safe Food is a movement for change amongst Indian farmers, consumers and the government to ensure that all Indians have access to safe food, devoid of toxic substances. This movement is being spearheaded by ASHA (Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture).
In the interest of our own health and that of future generations, and for protecting the environment and supporting improved livelihoods of farmers - Petition the Agriculture Minister.
