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Government panel said to review future of key GM food cropA panel of Indian ministers is set to review a genetically modified rapeseed crop. This decision could pave the way for engineered food var...- Govt rebuts claims that statutory regulations were violated during GM mustard appraisalIn a response issued on Saturday, the ministry said: "The Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety (AFES) report prepared by the sub-com...
- Activists accuse India of lapses in genetically modified mustard approvalIn October, India granted environmental clearance for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds, paving the way for the commercial use of its...
- Is there compelling reason for environmental release of GM Mustard? SC asks CentreOn Wednesday, advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for Rodrigues, submitted that the seeds of GM mustard have started germinating after the...
- Centre says opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fearsThe Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) had submitted that the average prices of refined palm oil, soy oil and mustard oil are incre...
- GM mustard 'dangerous', ensure crop seed is not planted 'now or ever': SJM to Environment ministerIn a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the RSS-affiliated organisation accused the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Commit...
- India gives environmental approval for gene-modified mustardThe world's biggest importer of edible oils, on which it spends tens of billions of dollars a year, India fills more than 70% of its demand...
- Biotech regulator recommends environmental release of GM mustardThe move comes amid opposition from green groups which say commercial cultivation of GM mustard could have an adverse impact on human healt...
- SC asks Centre to clear stand in 2 weeks on field trials of GM Mustard cropThe Centre had earlier told the court that it would be taking a policy decision on the commercial roll out within a month or a month-and-a-...
- Will GM mustard be able to survive the challenges ahead after approval?After the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee’s approval became public, activists and pressure groups against genetically-modified crop...
- This rabi season may see the sowing of GM mustardThe Environment Ministry came out with a comprehensive note on the usage of specific variety of GM crops, and also indicated that safety of...
- GM mustard tests were rigged, activists urge Dave to scrap GEAC recommendationNew Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A day after the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) gave a positive recommendation to genetically modif...
- Edible oil industry cheers GEAC nod for GM mustardIn a statement issued on Friday, the Extractors Association (SEA) of India said, "India is producing about 7 million tonnes of mustard seed...
- Will not allow GM mustard in state till proven safe: Prabhu Lal SainiThe minister said the state government is watching what the environment ministry’s genetic engineering appraisal committee (GEAC) has to sa...
- 'GM crops safe but not ultimate solution'New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Refuting claims that genetically-modified (GM) crops are hazardous or would be monopolised by multinational compani...
- Government stares at Bt brinjal moment before taking call on GM mustard
- Activists launch 'Sarson Satyagraha' against GM MustardKolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) A section of beekeepers, farmers and activists marched in protest here against GM Mustard being considered for commer...
- India should embrace GM foods, says American scientistInder Verma talks about India's capabilities as an emerging biotech giant and the importance of genetically modified mustard in Indian and ...
- Central regulator poised to give its nod to GM mustard; Activists raise objectionsIf the decision finally goes in favour of the commercial release of the GM mustard, it will be the first food crop to be cleared for cultiv...
- GEAC to meet tomorrow to discuss GM mustardThe much-debated issue of GM mustard will be discussed tomorrow at a meeting of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), the apex...
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