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SC panel for moratorium on field trials for GM cropsA Supreme Court appointed committee is learnt to have recommended moratorium on field trials for Bt in food crops in the country.22 Jul, 2013, 08.44 PM IST- Jairam Ramesh warns against use of genetically modified food cropsThe food revolution on Monday is being driven by Monsanto and Syngenta and Ramesh said that presents a need for caution.01 Jul, 2013, 11.06 AM IST
- Remove moratorium on Bt Brinjal: Biotech bodyIndustry body for agri-biotech sector ABLE today asked the government to remove the moratorium on commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal.08 Feb, 2013, 07.30 PM IST
- Scientists panel recommends 10-year moratorium on field trials of Bt food cropsA panel of scientists set up on the orders of the Supreme Court has recommended a ten-year moratorium on field trials of all genetically mo...20 Oct, 2012, 09.10 AM IST
- Panel recommends 10-year moratorium on Bt crop trialA panel of scientists set up on the orders of the Supreme Court has recommended a 10-year moratorium on field trials of all genetically mod...19 Oct, 2012, 05.02 AM IST
- Proper tests not done before giving nod to Bt Brinjal: Parliamentary PanelRecommending a probe into the matter, the panel hinted the approval committee was under pressure from the 'industry & a minister'.10 Aug, 2012, 01.58 AM IST
- Pawar seeks Nitish support in war with Ramesh on Bt cropsPawar pitches for field trials of Bt food crops in Bihar; GEAC had earlier withdrawn permission on Bihar CM complaint.10 Mar, 2011, 08.22 AM IST
- ‘Lack of biotech food safety is a myth’It is a bogey of the anti-GM lobby to keep harping that Indian farmers will become slaves to MNCs.26 Feb, 2011, 06.15 AM IST
- Panel favours ‘limited’ release of Bt BrinjalThe public debate over the introduction of Bt Brinjal appears to be set for another round.26 Sep, 2010, 01.59 AM IST
- Decision on Bt food crops to be taken only next yearThere is unlikely to be any decision on Bt food crops till next year.30 Mar, 2010, 01.53 AM IST
- Future of genetically modified foods bleak in countryWith the new environment minister Jairam Ramesh disfavouring genetically modified (GM) foods such as a variety of brinjal and tomato, the f...31 May, 2009, 01.11 PM IST
- Surging prices may boost demand for GM cropsBiotech or genetically modified (GM) crops have got a booster shot after world commodity prices soared in 2008, in the form of increased po...20 Feb, 2009, 02.48 AM IST
- India fourth largest adopter of biotech crop in the worldIndia became the fourth largest adopter of biotech crop in the world, displacing Canada, in 2008 and planting Bt cotton on 7.6 million hect...19 Feb, 2009, 04.29 AM IST
- Farmers and experts called for moratorium on GM cropsFarmers and experts have called for a moratorium on genetically modified (GM) crops in the country in view of established related health an...24 Jan, 2009, 03.19 AM IST
- Farmers seek ban on GM crops in IndiaFarmers today demanded a complete ban on genetically modified (GM) crops and food in India saying it would not only affect humans and lives...06 May, 2008, 07.05 PM IST
- GM crop trials on approval committee's plate todayAfter dragging its feet for years, the country may be moving decisively towards espousing GM food crops, notwithstanding bio-safety concern...22 Jun, 2007, 04.01 AM IST
- Battle for Bt brinjal hots upWith the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the environment ministry putting off a key decision on granting approval for larg...04 Jul, 2006, 01.01 AM IST
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