Tag: Genetically Modified
110 fold surge in cultivation of GM crops globally during last...
According to the latest ISAAA report, the genetically modified crops were cultivated on 185.1 million hectares of land in 2016, pointing towards their continuing adoption by the farmers worldwide.........
Nobel laureates bat for allowing GM technology in India
Many Nobel Laureates who are distinguished scientists in their respective fields, were unanimous in their support fro allowing the genetically modified crops to be commercialized in the country...
Yes to GM Mosquito, No to GM Mustard: The political understanding...
GM mosquito imported from China to eliminate Dengue might not face the similar kind of opposition that the GM Mustard is facing in India, write Dr Bhagirath Choudhary and Dr Anil Chauhan......
Critics must read Delhi University’s biosafety dossier on GM mustard, says...
Indian scientific community, students and farmers review and endorse the safety, efficacy and commercial release of DU’s GM mustard......
Biosafety of GM Mustard gets a thumbs-up from top experts: ABLE-AG
Planting GM Mustard will not pose any bio-safety risks to the farm environment or affect honey cultivation, mentioned ABLE-AG statement....
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GM Mustard: Govt rejects reports over absence of health expert in...
The union ministry of environment and forests has rejected the reports by a section of media and few non governmental organizations....
CIC sends stern reminder to environment ministry on GM mustard data
The notice to the Environment Ministry from the Chief Information Commissioner has come at the time when it was still in the process of reviewing...
Activists wanted extra time at GEAC meet, now levelling false allegations:...
Rashtriya Kisan Progress Association has refuted claims made by Kavitha Kuruganti and Pushpa Bhargava...
Is govt on same page with NITI Aayog’s paper supportive of...
The research paper published on behalf of NITI Aayog in March 2015 talks highly about the genetically modified crops...
Govt ignores Monsanto’s threats, slashes Bt Cotton subsidy by 70%
Despite statements from the global seeds giant that it will re-evaluate its India business if such a move is taken, the union government...