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Activists, scientists and NGOs support decision on Bt brinjal
Scientists and activists have welcomed the decision of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh to defer commercialisation of Bt brinjal. Even Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company (Mahyco), which created the genetically modified vegetable, said it respects the verdict. "Mahyco has always followed the directives of the Department of Biotechnology and GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, an apex body
Scientists and activists have welcomed the decision of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh to defer commercialisation of Bt brinjal. Even Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company (Mahyco), which created the genetically modified vegetable, said it respects the verdict. "Mahyco has always followed the directives of the Department of Biotechnology and GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, an apex body
Himachal nod for anti-hail gun project
In a significant decision, the Himachal Pradesh government has given its nod to an anti-hail gun and radar system in the hail-prone fruit-growing areas of the hill state.
In a significant decision, the Himachal Pradesh government has given its nod to an anti-hail gun and radar system in the hail-prone fruit-growing areas of the hill state.
Bt Brinjal: Madras HC to hear petition Wednesday
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday posted for Wednesday the hearing on a petition seeking to declare as null and void the approval granted for environmental release of Bt Brinjal in India.
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday posted for Wednesday the hearing on a petition seeking to declare as null and void the approval granted for environmental release of Bt Brinjal in India.
CMs have influenced Ramesh's Bt Brinjal decision
New Delhi: Chief ministers of several states had opposed the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India, citing threats to health, Ayurveda and livelihoods of small farmers. This perhaps influenced
New Delhi: Chief ministers of several states had opposed the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India, citing threats to health, Ayurveda and livelihoods of small farmers. This perhaps influenced
‘Decision on Bt Brinjal based on consultations’
New Delhi: The Congress said on Tuesday that the government's decision to put indefinite moratorium on commercial release of Bt Brinjal has been taken after wide consultations."We can't say the
New Delhi: The Congress said on Tuesday that the government's decision to put indefinite moratorium on commercial release of Bt Brinjal has been taken after wide consultations."We can't say the
Govt says no to Bt Brinjal, pending tests
New Delhi: Placing an indefinite moratorium on the commercial release of Bt Brinjal, which would otherwise have been the first genetically modified food crop in India, Environment Minister Jairam
New Delhi: Placing an indefinite moratorium on the commercial release of Bt Brinjal, which would otherwise have been the first genetically modified food crop in India, Environment Minister Jairam
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