Coalition for a GM Free India writes to Dr Sanjeev Baliyan, MoS, Agriculture, Govt of India correcting him on his statement on safety of GM crops
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, August 13th 2014. Under Uncategorized
New Delhi,
13/08/2014.
Dr Sanjeev Baliyan,
MoS, Ministry of Agriculture,
Govt of India.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Raising concerns on your statement in the Parliament on safety of GM crops.
Namaste! We are writing to you with serious concern regarding the statements you have been giving in the Parliament on GM crops. It is indeed unfortunate ... Continue Reading
GEAC's recent clearances for GM field trials: An Analysis by Coalition for a GM-Free India
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, August 6th 2014. Under Biosafety, Bt Brinjal, Bt Cotton, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, HT Maize, Regulatory Processes, States, Uncategorized
Problems with GEAC’s decisions and recent field trial approvals
In the recent past GEAC has held four meetings at close intervals and approved numerous field trials. The Coalition for a GM-Free India has already put out two media statements explaining why these clearances are objectionable and these can be accessed here: ... Continue Reading
Letter from eminent Indian scientists to the Prime Minister advising caution against GM crops
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Friday, August 1st 2014. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized Tags: Field Trials, GEAC, GM crops, Narendra Modi, TEC
New Delhi,
1/08/2014.
To
Shri Narendra Modi,
The Prime Minister
Govt of India
Dear Sir,
Sub: Bringing to your notice the science based concerns on the environmental release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and urging your action to stop them. Reg:
We are writing this to bring to your attention the serious concerns of the Indian scientific community ... Continue Reading
