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- The Ladakh administration has banned the sale and use of chemical fertilisers as part of its plan to become India's first fully organic Union Territory.
- The move aligns with the ₹500-crore Mission Organic Development Initiative launched in 2020, which aims to certify all 666 villages as organic hubs, with 207 already certified.
- The ban will affect a wide range of crops, including barley, wheat, vegetables and fruits grown in the region.
- Farmers and experts caution that the transition's success depends on whether enough organic manure is available, as livestock numbers and traditional compost sources have declined since chemical fertilisers were introduced in the 1980s.
What to watch next
- Whether the administration can expand compost production and bio-fertiliser units to meet rising demand
- How crop yields and quality are affected across key crops like barley, wheat and vegetables after the ban
- Progress toward the MODI target of certifying all 666 villages as organic hubs
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