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Niti Aayog withdraws paper on GM crop imports, signals govt’s hard line on biosafetyNiti Aayog retracted a paper suggesting GM soybean and corn imports from the US, highlighting India's resistance to transgenic food due to ...- 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...
- 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...
- Environmental release of GM Mustard approvedThe move comes amid opposition from green groups which say commercial cultivation of GM mustard could have an adverse impact on human healt...
- 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...
- NITI Aayog pitches for GM seeds; RSS-linked body accuses it of serving interests of MNCsThe SJM, however, opposed the Aayog's stand with Mahajan even accusing the government's think-tank of serving the interests of MNCs.
- 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...
- Wish to delay ageing? Vitamins B supplements may helpUse of Vitamins B nutritional supplements serve as potential tool for delaying the ageing process and related diseases such as diabetes.
- Research in transgenic crops must comply with rules: Radha Mohan SinghAmid growing opposition against genetically modified (GM) crops, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today pitched for research work in ...
- Anti-GM groups question NITI Aayog's pro-transgenic crops paperGovernment may be treading cautiously over the controversial issue of genetically modified (GM) technology, but its think-tank NITI Aayog h...
- RSS-linked outfit resists, ICAR wants GM trials'Vision 2050' has listed research into Genetically Modified Organisms among nine key areas which have to be harnessed for enhancing product...
- Govt moves closer to allow field trials for GM crops in IndiaThe government on Wednesday made its intention clear by announcing that it does not have any reservation against transgenic crop.
- 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...
- 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...
- A ban on the use of crops with transgenic traits is unscientific and India needs new technologies to raise farm yieldsBoth yield-enhancement and yield-stabilisation are critical for feeding a global population of over seven billion, and still increasing.
- Transgene to commercially produce new APIThe company claimed that according to a Frost & Sullivan report, the market for Omega-3 fatty acids is expected to grow over 62 per cent in...
- GEAC meeting to discusss GM food importsThe much debated issue of illegal GM food imports will be discussed tomorrow at a meeting of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GE...
- Experts cast doubts over GM crops' role in inflation controlGenetically modified (GM) crops do not help increase the production level and therefore are not an effective solution to check inflation th...
- GM crops not the solution for fighting inflation: ExpertsGenetically modified crops do not help increase the production level and therefore are not an effective solution to check inflation that ha...
- 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...
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