Environmentalists and social activists would observe a one-day fast at the martyrs' column here on January 30 in protest against the Centre's move to introduce BT brinjal in the country, state Agriculture Minister Mullakkara Rathnakaran said today.
Speaking to reporters here, he said the Centre should clarify whether the move to introduce the variety was based on any scientific finding or assumption.
The Centre was now holding consultations with experts and scientists at various parts of the country, he said, adding that Kerala had written to the Centre, demanding that such a meeting be held in the state.
The minister said no study had been conducted on the possible adverse effects of BT brinjal and testing laboratories had not yet been developed.
Poet and environmental activist Sugathakumari and State Bio-diversity Board chairman V S Vijayan were also present at the press meet.