The rampant use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in agriculture has sparked serious concerns in Odisha, with soil degradation and rising health issues—especially cancer—becoming major challenges. The issue was brought up during Question Hour in the Odisha Assembly by Opposition Deputy Leader Prasanna Acharya, who urged the government to promote organic and bio-farming as sustainable […]

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