The Delhi Government has banned the use of calcium carbide in the Capital for ripening of fruits.
Health Minister Dr. A. K. Walia held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the issue and alternative techniques for ripening of fruits.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/delhi-bans-use-calcium-carbide-ripening-fruits
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/hindu-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/delhi
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-health-and-family-welfare
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/prevention-food-adulteration-act-1954
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
