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The controversy surrounding Bt brinjal, the first genetically modified food crop developed in India, has turned murkier with the National Biodiversity Authority planning to launch prosecution against a seed company for alleged bio-piracy. The National Bio ...
May 24, 2012 at 18:21 | Source: deccanchronicle.com
India has already enforced a moratorium on the commercial release of BT Brinjal following various scientific, legal, health and community concerns. ESG had filed a complaint in February 2010, accusing agritech company Monsanto along with its ...
May 25, 2012 at 04:22 | Source: Express Buzz
The complainant accused these companies of accessing over 16 varieties of brinjal endemic in serious violation of the relevant Act while promoting the commercial release of BT Brinjal. Surprisingly, the RTI reply by Chennai-based NBA has refused ...
May 26, 2012 at 03:59 | Source: Express Buzz
Taking a critical look at the Seeds Bill, 2011 and the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill, 2011, he said the Karnataka government had refused permission to conduct experiments on bt brinjal cultivation. “We will strongly oppose the ...
May 20, 2012 at 23:55 | Source: The Hindu
He said Bt-brinjal is safe for human consumption and the environment. While experts admitted there are risks associated with every new technology, they said the level of risk is the criterion on which a technology should be judged. They said perceived ...
May 9, 2012 at 18:46 | Source: deccanchronicle.com
Since biotech crop commercialisation in 1996, farmers in 29 countries have adopted the technology. India allowed commercial cultivation of Bt cotton in 2002. However, it has put moratorium on Bt brinjal since February 2010.
May 22, 2012 at 12:11 | Source: SamayLive
With the moratorium on Bt Brinjal continuing and the biotechnology regulatory bill hanging fire, the SC panel seems to be the only hope for the biotech industry.
May 23, 2012 at 18:43 | Source: Daily Mail