The Agriculture Department, the Government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user to apply for Testing of Pesticide Residue. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. The portal is available in two languages English and Marathi; user can select any of the preferred language.

Apply Online through aaplesarkar :

1. To apply online, the applicant shall follow the given aaple sarkar link: Link and click on the "New User? Register Here" tab.
2. From the given options, select any one mode to create User ID and Password.
3. Now verify UID or Create your own user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.
4. A new page will open up where the applicant has to fill up all the personal detail(Name, D.O.B, Age, Gender, etc) in the portal.
5. Now enter the address as per the document.
6. After that provide mobile number and OTP, PAN No., UID No., and confirm password.
7. Now upload a photograph between 5kB to 20kB in JPEG format.
8. Now choose from the drop now menu any one of the Proof of Identity.
9. Finally provide a Proof of Address by clicking from the menu on screen.
10. Click on the declaration box and then click the "Register" tab.
11. After login, click Link and then click on “Apply”.
12. The applicant will get an application displayed.
13. Fill up the application form correctly and pay the requisite fee.
14. On completion, the applicant will be notified.
15. You can check the status of the application in the portal by signing in with User ID and password.

Apply through Mobile APP:

1. To apply via app, the applicant shall download the app from the given link: Link
2. Select the preferred language
3. A list of options will be provided from which the applicant must choose the concerned department
4. Now a list of services will be displayed from which the applicant must select the required service
5. The applicant must also provide the nature of service verification and click on “Apply” to proceed to verification
6. Once verified, the applicant will be informed about the further process.

Apply Through Centres:

1. To apply for Testing of Pesticide Residue through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/sewa kendra. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
6. The operator will process the application online.
7. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
9. An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the permission will be granted according to the application.

Apply In-Person

1. Applicant can personally contact the insecticide residue testing laboratory, Pune and Nagpur for testing of the residue content.
   
   1. Insecticide Residue Testing Laboratory, Krishi Bhavan, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005
      
   2. Insecticide Residue Testing Laboratory, Agriculture College Campus, Maharaj Bag,Civil Line, Nagpur.
      
2. Applicant can also contact district or Taluka level agricultural officer for lab testing.
   
3. Applications can also be made in-person through the Maharashtra Agriculture Department offices and sub-offices.
   
4. You will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link :Office Contacts
   
5. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
   
6. After the authorities validate your application and the documents that are submitted, they will initiate the process of testing the pesticide residue.

Mandatory Document (all the documents mentioned are mandatory)

• Address Proof,1
• Copy of Valid Aadhar card,1
  
  

Photocopy of documents should be attached while applying in person and scanned documents should be uploaded while applying online. Keep all the documents in scanned form like JPEG, GIF and PDF, so that it can be uploaded while making online application on the website. If submitting in person, xerox copies needs to be attached.

Further information and clarification can be obtained through following link: Contact Information

• Insecticide Residue Testing Laboratory, Krishi Bhavan, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005
  
• Insecticide Residue Testing Laboratory, Agriculture College Campus, Maharaj Bag,Civil Line, Nagpur.

• Farmers are eligible for residue testing in laboratories.
  
• Citizen and Government are also eligible for testing in these laboratories
  
• Semi government and cooperative organization are also eligible for pesticide residue testing.

• Laboratory fees for testing ten pesticides is Rs 2500/-
  
• Laboratory fees for multi- residue analysis (177 pesticides) is Rs 5000/-

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• To protect crop production from pest and insects, farmers use various agrochemical, however due to overuse pesticide content might remain in the agricultural commodities which may be hazardous to human health. Hence, Maharashtra Government has established laboratories to test the ratio of chemicals in the agricultural products.

Government of Maharashtra has established two insecticide residue testing laboratories at Pune and Nagpur. Insecticides including all pesticides are analyzed in this laboratories.

• Following commodities can be tested for residue content:
  

• Fresh fruits
  
• Vegetables
  
• Grains
  
• Oil
  
• Dairy products
  
• Processed food
  
• Water
  
  

• Do’s and Don’ts in safe use of pesticides by the farmers while purchasing and using can be understood from following link:Refer
  
• Every crop has a different pest management practise, With a view to provide technical knowledge to the extension functionaries and farmers in the States, Directorate of P.P.Q&S. has developed 77 IPM package of practices for different crops with the latest research inputs from State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and Indian Council of Agricultural research (ICAR), the detailed information can be obtained from following link:Information
  
• State wise best pest management practice can be obtained from following link:Refer

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• Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act
  
• Farmers’ Portal
  
• Department of Agriculture, Maharashtra

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