Karnataka state govt blacklists Mahyco and orders ban on its Bt cotton sales
Published By Rajesh Krishnan On Friday, March 28th 2014. Under Bt Cotton, Uncategorized Tags: Bt cotton, Bt cotton myths, Failure, GM crops, State Governments
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(Rajasthan) Government bans GM trials, to burn standing crop
Published By kavitha On Tuesday, March 20th 2012. Under Field Trials, GM Crops, News, States Tags: Field Trials, Field Trials on Hold, GM crops, GM Mustard, State Governments
The Rajasthan government has put on hold all trials of genetically modified (GM) crops in the state.
In an order dated 13 March, the Principal Secretary, Agriculture, government of Rajasthan stated “..no trials of GM crops should be conducted in the State until final decision in this matter is taken.”
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Kerala Govt reiterates its stand against GM crops
Published By kavitha On Friday, January 6th 2012. Under Field Trials, States Tags: GM crops, State Governments
In a letter to activists, the Kerala Government's Secretary, Agriculture, reiterates the government's stand against GM crops and informs that the state government has already conveyed its stand of not permitting any GM research or even trial, within the boundaries of Kerala to Government of India.
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“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.
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