HSDC places order for Raxil,but with riders

Khemka had earlier put the order on hold after he sought clarifications from the state government. Khemka had primarily objected to mandatory use of fungicide Raxil for controlling wheat crop diseases since the manufacturing company had not got the fungicide registered with Central Insecticides Board for controlling karnal bunt. Instead the fungicide is only registered with CIB to control loose smut and flag smut diseases.

In the purchase order,Ashok Khemka has asked manufacturer M/s Bayer CropScience India and Bayer AG to admit that the treatment of wheat seeds with “RAXIL 2 DS” controls Loose Smut,Flag Smut and Kamal Bunt diseases in wheat crops.