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 On Wednesday, October 5th 2016. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Press Releases, Regulatory Processes    
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
                                Coalition For A GM Free India                                    Press Release 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 New Delhi, October 5, 2016: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) ... Continue Reading

Coalition letter urging GEAC to take action on serious biosafety violations

Published By 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 On Monday, February 2nd 2015. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes, States, Uncategorized  Tags: , , ,   
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 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

Gujarat Govt joins other states, says will not permit Field trials of GM food crops in the state. Coalition for a GM Free India urges Mr. Prakash Javadekar, the Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change to stop open air GM trials in the country.

Published By On Thursday, October 9th 2014. Under Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes  Tags: , ,   
New Delhi: October 9, 2014: In the latest development on the raging debate around open trials of the controversial Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India, the Gujarat state govt communicated formally that No Objection Certificate (NOC), will not be given for any GM food crops in the state. The NOC ... Continue Reading

Gujarat Govt letter saying no to GM field trials

Published By On Thursday, October 9th 2014. Under Field Trials, GM Crops, GM foods, Regulatory Processes    
Gujarat Govt letter saying no to GM field trials
Gujarat Govt letter to casino Mr Kapil Shah stating that the state govt will not give NOCs for field trials of GM food crop in the state ... 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 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 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 On Friday, August 1st 2014. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized  Tags: , , , ,   
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

Coalition for a GM-Free India demands Prakash Javadekar stop flip-flopping on the regulatory clearance, and Say NO to GM field trials

Published By On Wednesday, July 30th 2014. Under Field Trials, GM Crops, Regulatory Processes, States, Uncategorized  Tags: , , ,   
New Delhi, July 30th, 2014: The Coalition for a GM-Free India today demanded that the government be decisive in stopping all approvals for field trials of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) in the country. The Coalition, consisting of more than 400 groups across 22 states also reminded the Bharatiya Janata Party ... Continue Reading

GM Free India Coalition urges Environmental Minister to stop approval of GM crops field trials

Published By On Thursday, July 17th 2014. Under Biosafety, Field Trials, GM Crops, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized  Tags: , , , ,   
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

Supreme Court hearing on the PIL on GM crops now on 1st of April – Coalition for a GM Free India demands UPA government to stop misinforming the Court and not stand in the way of delivery of Justice

Published By On Sunday, March 30th 2014. Under Field Trials, Regulatory Processes, Uncategorized  Tags: , , , , , ,   
New Delhi, 30th March 2014: In the latest development related to the public debate and controversy around Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India preponed its hearing on the PIL on GM crops from 15th April to 1st of April 2014 (1). This comes after ... Continue Reading

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture reiterates its recommendation against open field trials of GM crops

Published By On Thursday, March 27th 2014. Under Field Trials, Uncategorized    
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture 59th report on GM crops ... Continue Reading

All field trials to be stopped, unless conditions met: SC Technical Expert Committee submits interim report

Published By On Thursday, October 18th 2012. Under Field Trials, Uncategorized  Tags: , , , , ,   
"10-year Moratorium on field trials of Bt food crops, Moratorium on field trials of Herbicide Tolerant crops (till independent assessment of impact and suitability) and Ban on field trials of GM crops for which India is Centre of Origin/Diversity"   In an Interim Report signed off on 7th October 2012 (D.No.1944/2005/SC/PIL in ... Continue Reading

(Rajasthan) Government bans GM trials, to burn standing crop

Published By On Tuesday, March 20th 2012. Under Field Trials, GM Crops, News, States  Tags: , , , ,   
(Rajasthan) Government bans GM trials, to burn standing crop
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.” “The issue ... Continue Reading
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