Coalition for a GM-Free India demands that Govt of India immediately withdraw the two released and untested gene edited rice varieties (Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1) and bring gene editing under the purview of rigorous regulation
Govt of India’s release of Gene-Edited GM rice varieties illegal – Govt knows that lack of safety will reveal itself if the GEd rice varieties are put through regulatory testing and therefore de-regulated SDN-1 and SDN-2 gene editing techniques in India Coalition for a GM-Free India demands that Govt of India immediately withdraw the two […]
Coalition’s response on Conflict of Interest related amendments to 1989 Rules
———- Forwarded message ——— From: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 at 13:03 Subject: Comments on Gazette Notification dated 31st Dec. 2024 with proposed amendments to EPA’s 1989 Rules To: <geac.secretariat@gov.in> 25 February 2025 To: The Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh road, New […]
SAFE FOOD FUTURE – Youth Action Against GM Crops (Kerala)
Welcome to the Application Form for 2 day residential workshop on Genetically Modified Crops! Thank you for your interest in participating in this transformative workshop! This free event, scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, in Thirunelli, Wayanad, is designed to empower young individuals (aged 18-35) with the knowledge and tools to advocate for safe food practices and address […]
Formulating a Biosafety Policy reflecting CBD/CBP commitments of India (Coalition letter to MoEFCC)
(This letter was emailed only on 15th December 2024) ———- Forwarded message ——— From: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 at 10:32 Subject: Formulating a Biosafety Policy reflecting CBD/CBP commitments of India To: <mefcc@gov.in> Cc: <agarg@ias.nic.in> To 2nd […]
Illegal GM Maize discovered in India – Coalition demands immediate investigation and fixing of liability
———- Forwarded message ——— From: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 16:15 Subject: Complaint regarding illegal Genetically Modified Maize (grain and processed food) in India To: <agarg@ias.nic.in>, <ceo@fssai.gov.in>, <dgft@nic.in> Cc: <bhupender.yadav@sansad.nic.in>, <secy-moef@nic.in>, <piyush.goyal@gov.in>, <piyushgoyalofficial@gmail.com>, <csoffice@nic.in>, <hfm@gov.in>, <min-hfm@gov.in>, <secyhfw@nic.in> To, Shri Amandeep Garg, The Chairperson, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
Seeking widespread democratic consultative processes, as per the Supreme Court Order on GM crops
From: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 at 10:36 Subject: Seeking widespread democratic consultative processes, as per the Supreme Court Order on GM crops To: <secy-moef@nic.in> To: Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh, New Delhi. Email: secy-moef@nic.in Dear Ms Leena Nandan, […]
As the Supreme Court delivers a split verdict in the GMOs-related PILs, Coalition for a GM-Free India asks for the implementation of the common observations and conclusions of both Hon’ble Judges
Coalition calls upon citizens and experts to participate in large numbers in the public consultations ordered by the Hon’ble Court for a national policy to be formulated Asks for State Governments to participate and present their position keeping public interest and precautionary principle in mind Says that concerned citizens of India await for the larger […]
Complaint regarding coercion of state govts for No Objection Certificates for field Trials ; HTBt cotton environmental release and notified field trial sites (Decisions taken in GEAC’s 149th meeting)
from: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> to: office@bhupenderyadav.in, bhupender.yadav@sansad.nic.in, mefcc@gov.in cc: asnpg.mefcc@gov.in, geac.secretariat@gov.in, satyendra.kumar07@nic.in, Abhilasha Singh Mathuriya <abhilasha.mathuriya@gov.in>, cm@maharashtra.gov.in, cmo@telangana.gov.in, cm@ap.gov.in, cm-hp@nic.in, cm-ua@nic.in, cmup@nic.in, cm@mp.nic.in, cmoffice-arn@gov.in, cm@assam.gov.in, cm-secretariat-bih@gov.in, cmcg@nic.in, cmdelhi@nic.in, cm.goa@nic.in, cmguj@gujarat.gov.in, cmharyana@nic.in, secretarytocmjharkhand@gmail.com, cm.kar@nic.in, cm@karnataka.gov.in, chiefminister@kerala.gov.in, dit-mn@nic.in, tjr.sangma@nic.in, cm@mizoram.gov.in, cm_nagaland@yahoo.com, cmo@nic.in, cm.ipon@nic.in, cmo@punjab.gov.in, cmrajasthan@nic.in, cm-skm@hub.nic.in, cmcell@tn.gov.in, dr.maniksaha@sansad.nic.in, cm-wb@nic.in date: 6 Jun 2023, 10:00 subject: Complaint regarding […]
Response from Coalition for GM-Free India on FSSAI’s Draft GM Food Regulation
From: GM Free India <indiagmfree@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 at 08:07 Subject: Response on Food Safety & Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Draft Regulations, 2022 To: <regulation@fssai.gov.in> Cc: <ceo@fssai.gov.in>, <india-hfm@gov.in>, Preeti Sudan <secyhfw@nic.in>, <mansukh.mandaviya@sansad.nic.in> To: The Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110 002 […]
Response 1 to FSSAI GM Regulation Draft
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS ON FSSAI’S DRAFT NOTIFICATION ON FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS (GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS) REGULATIONS 2022 AS PER FORMAT SUGGESTED BY FSSAI, FROM COALITION FOR A GM-FREE INDIA (http://indiagminfo.org) Subject: Draft Notification on Food Safety & Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations, 2022 Sr No Name and Address of the organisation/person, contact number and E-mail […]
Coalition’s Response to a Statement reportedly issued by MoEFCC, in response to our report
PRESS RELEASE OF THE COALITION FOR A GM-FREE INDIA “Union Environment Ministry’s response vindicates our evidence and pointers on serious regulatory compromises in India’s appraisal and approval of GM mustard”: Coalition “Govt. should respond to each point with evidence, if regulatory processes were indeed correct and robust – we challenge the Ministry to do so” […]
Scientists respond to ICAR/DARE’s gag order on public sector scientists with regard to GM mustard
OPEN STATEMENT BY SCIENTISTS OF INDIA AGAINST THE GAG ORDER ISSUED ON PUBLIC SECTOR SCIENTISTS We, the undersigned scientists, urge the Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India to immediately withdraw an instruction put out on 23rd December 2022, which is tantamount to a gag order, […]
Coalition’s New Report: GM HT MUSTARD APPROVAL IS A STORY OF A HIGHLY COMPROMISED REGULATORY REGIME
Brief Report released on 6th January 2023 can be accessed here: Regulatory-Violations-GM-mustard-Final-Report-January-2023.pdf (indiagminfo.org) (available only in English) Hindi Summary as a Powerpoint Presentation is available here: Serious & Objectionable Regulatory Lapses with regard to GM HT Mustard of DU (indiagminfo.org) English Summary as a Powerpoint Presentation is available here: Serious & Objectionable Regulatory Lapses with regard to GM HT […]
Statement on Bar Gene in GM Mustard by agriculture scientists
From: soma marla <marlass_ag@yahoo.com> Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 3:28 PM Subject: Open Statement on Bar Gene in GM Mustard from scientists: Request for publication To: Sir/Madam, Open Statement on Bar Gene in GM Mustard Date: 10th Dec., 2022 We introduce ourselves as scientists, having expertise in the various advanced disciplines of biology, plant breeding and […]
URGENT LETTER FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON GM MUSTARD
URGENT LETTER FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON GM MUSTARD To: 05/12/2022 The Honorable Prime Minister of India Government of India. Subject: Request for Immediately Nullifying Environmental Release of GM Mustard and Destruction of the fields planted to GM mustard Dear Honourable Prime Minister, As medical professionals and nutritionists, we welcome your initiatives to encourage […]