The map shows the nationwide consumption of Endosulfan. As we
can clearly see, the largest states, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
and Madhya Pradesh consuming over 1000 kilo litres of the
pesticide followed by other states consuming a large amount.
While Kerala has been using neglible amounts of Endosulfan.
India is the the second largest exporter for fruits and
vegetables 198 million tons The green states are majorly the
fruit and vegetable producing states and depend on cross
pollinated crops. Endosulfan is widely used on cross pollinated
crops and it is soft on polliantor honey bees and natural
predators The states marked in green have been using Endosulfan
in the range of 1000 KL to 1200 for over 30 years There have
been no reports of any effects on human or environment in these
regions. The states marked in black are Kerala and Sikkim. Use
of Endosulfan in Kerala is suspended and Sikkim has no
significant use of pesticides due to its climate conditions.