India Approves First Indigenous Insecticide Molecule Pioxaniliprole
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India Develops Its First Home-Grown Insecticide Molecule |
| Molecule Name | Pioxaniliprole |
| Regulatory Body | Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Approved Crops | Rice, Chilli, Tomato, Bengal Gram |
| Target Pests | Yellow Stem Borer, Leaf Folder, Fall Armyworm, Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar, Pod Borer |