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More tests required for release of GM mustard: GEAC
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has demanded more tests for genetically modified mustard- Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH -11) for “commercial cultivation. It has called for ‘field demonstrations’ of GM mustard in an area of 5 acres at two or ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Government forms committee to probe illegal cultivation of HT Cotton
The Department of Biotechnology in Ministry of Science and Technology has constituted Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee (FISEC) to investigate matter of illegal cultivation of Herbicide Tolerant (HT) or BG-III cotton in four states. Background The committee was constituted ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Muddle over GEAC’s approval for GM mustard DMH-11
It was reported earlier in May 2017 that Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had cleared transgenic mustard, DMH-11 for commercial cultivation. However, records of that GEAC meeting which was made public now do not record any such approval. Though GEAC ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
GM crops only after biosafety, socio-economic evaluation: Parliamentary Committee
The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that no genetically modified (GM) crop should be introduced unless the biosafety and socio-economic desirability is evaluated in a transparent process. It also called for placing an accountable regime in this regard. The recommendation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
SC stays commercial release of GM mustard
The Supreme Court has stayed the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop till October 17, 2016. It has asked the Central Government to seek public opinion before releasing the variety for cultivation purpose. Order in this regard was ..