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Pesticide (insecticide) dealer licence – qualification rule
A licence under the Insecticides Rules, 1971 is needed to sell pesticides. A draft amendment published on 30 Jan 2026 sets the qualification for new licences.
All IndiaChecked: 18 October 2026
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Who can apply
- Under the draft Insecticides (Amendment) Rules, 2026: a one-year diploma in agriculture, horticulture or related subjects, or the one-year DAESI diploma from MANAGE or a recognised institute, with content on plant protection and pesticide management.
- Those who did DAESI before the pesticide modules were added would need a Certificate Course in Insecticides Management (CCIM).
- These are draft rules; they take effect only on final publication in the Gazette.
How to apply
- Apply for the licence to the licensing officer of your state agriculture department.
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