Farmer Unions, Scientists, and Consumers write to Modi urging him to Stop GM Mustard as GM regulators close public feedback time, without putting out data in public domain
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, October 5th 2016. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Press Releases, Regulatory Processes
Coalition writes to Prime Minister to Step in and Stop GM Mustard
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, October 5th 2016. Under Biosafety, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes, RTI, Uncategorized
Coalition for a GM-Free India
October 5, 2016
To
Shri Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister of India,
New Delhi.
cc: GEAC, Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change
Dear Sir,
Greetings! This is with regard to GM HT (Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant) Mustard that the Government of India seems keen to approve for commercial cultivation. If approved this will become ... Continue Reading
Coalition’s Response to a casual invitation from GEAC
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Friday, February 5th 2016. Under Biosafety, GM Crops, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized
Eminent Indian scientists write to Javadekar raising concerns on ongoing process to approve commercial cultivation of GM Mustard
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Thursday, February 4th 2016. Under Biosafety, GM Crops, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized
Following the largest farmers groups objecting to the application for release of GM Mustard, more than 100 scientists (social scientists, agriculture scientists, biotechnologists, ecologists and other related disciplines) have asked the Minister for Environment , Forests & Climate Change not to proceed with the application for commercialisation of GM mustard. ... Continue Reading
Coalition letter urging GEAC to take action on serious biosafety violations
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Tuesday, June 16th 2015. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized
To
Shri Hem Pande,
Chairperson, GEAC.
Dear Shri Hem Pande,
Sub: Biosafety violations which require immediate action for fixing liability, by GEAC – Reg.
Greetings! This is to bring to your notice two apparent violations of biosafety norms, guidelines and EPA Rules and demand that you take immediate action to investigate and fix liability for ... Continue Reading
Coalition for GM Free India Urges the Chief Minister of Maharashtra to halt the permissions for open field trials of GM crops in the state
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Monday, February 2nd 2015. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes, States, Uncategorized Tags: Fadnavis, Field Trials, GM crops, Maharashtra
In the wake of media reports about the Maharashtra Govt granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the open air field trials of GM crops in the state, the Coalition for a GM Free India along with the Coalition for a GM Free Maharashtra has sent a letter ( Fwded below) ... Continue Reading
Citizens’ groups force authorities to initiate a dialogue on GM field trials – People’s Movements in Maharashtra declare a Jan Andolan against GM field trials; Demand that the trials be halted immediately
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, October 29th 2014. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, HT Maize, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized
October 29, 2014, Rahuri/Ahmednagar/New Delhi: The opposition to open air field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in Maharashtra, the only state in the country where such controversial experiments are being undertaken, reached a new height with representatives of numerous people’s movements from across Maharashtra assembling at the Mahatma Phule ... Continue Reading
Coalition for a GM Free India writes to Prakash Javadekar, Urges him to stop field trials after media expose shows rampant irregularities
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Wednesday, September 10th 2014. Under Biosafety, Bt Cotton, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized
New Delhi,
10/09/14.
To,
Shri Prakash Javadekar,
Union Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change,
Government of India.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Evidence of regulatory apparatus in shambles emerges once again - Seeking immediate intervention to stop field trials of GM crops happening in the country - Reg.
Namaste! Just as a crucial Supreme Court hearing is in the ... 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
GM Free India Coalition urges Environmental Minister to stop approval of GM crops field trials
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Thursday, July 17th 2014. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized Tags: Field Trials, GEAC, GM crops, GM Free India coalition, TEC
New Delhi,
17/07/2014.
To
Shri Prakash Javadekar, The Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt of India.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Seeking your urgent intervention in stopping approval for Field trials of GM Crops Reg:
We are writing this with utmost concern as numerous media reports in the last two days have indicated that the Genetic ... Continue Reading
ICAR REPORT ON BNBt Cotton EXPOSES INCOMPETENCE OF GM SCIENTISTS AND REGULATORS TO REGULATE GMOs IN INDIA
Published By kavitha On Saturday, December 15th 2012. Under Biosafety, Bt Cotton, Press Releases, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized Tags: Bikaneri Bt cotton, Biosafety, Bt cotton, Desi Bt cotton, SC GMO PIL, Sopory Committee
Coalition for GM Free India demands withdrawal of Supreme Court affidavit of Ministry of Agriculture that gives clean chit to GM regulators.
Reacting to the Prof.Sopory Committee Report1 that investigated the Bt Bikaneri Narma case, the Coalition for a GM-Free India said that, “We congratulate the Committee for its thorough investigation ... Continue Reading
BRAI Bill tabling tomorrow: Opposition from all quarters
Published By kavitha On Monday, November 21st 2011. Under Biosafety, BRAI Bill, Press Releases, Regulatory Processes Tags: BRAI Bill
The text of the Statement of Concern signed by ten former Supreme Court Judges is available here
Appeal to Scrap Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill 2011
Jointly signed by various organisations and concerned citizens across the country
Date : 21 November 2011
To,
Dr. Manmohan Singh,
The Hon'ble Prime Minister,
Government of India.
Dear Dr. Manmohan ... Continue Reading
“Reject BRAI Bill in NDC Meet”: Coalition for a GM-Free India to all CMs
Published By kavitha On Friday, October 21st 2011. Under Biosafety, BRAI Bill, Field Trials Tags: BRAI Bill, State Governments
Press Release
Coalition for a GM-Free India asks Chief Ministers to demand rejection of BRAI Bill at the NDC meeting.
Sends out Faxes to all CMs pointing out that the BRAI Bill is anti-constitutional and negates State Governments' rights over Agriculture and Health sectors, even while it promotes dangerous GM crops.
New ... Continue Reading
Biotech Bill against the spirit of Gandhi: Swaminathan
Published By kavitha On Monday, October 3rd 2011. Under Biosafety, News, Regulatory Processes Tags: BRAI Bill, Regulatory Regime
Biotech bill against the spirit of Gandhi: M S Swaminathan
CHENNAI: On the 142nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, noted agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan told The Times of India that the proposed Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (Brai) bill is against the spirit of Gandhi and decentralised governance. "The bill ... Continue Reading
