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
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
