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GM Crop Policy

Govt moves to tighten rules for transparency in GM crop panel decisions

To implement these measures, experts will need to submit written declarations outlining any "conflict of interest" when they join the committee

Updated On: 03 Jan 2025 | 12:33 PM IST

Committed to safe use of GM crops with robust evaluation system: Govt to SC

The apex court is hearing public interest litigations (PILs) challenging the environment ministry's decision to approve the commercial cultivation of GM mustard

Updated On: 18 Jan 2024 | 11:26 AM IST

In trials, genetically modified mustard's yield against peers under scanner

SC to take a call on further trials on October 10

Updated On: 05 Oct 2023 | 11:50 PM IST

The government can't stop use of herbicide on GM crops, say activists

It said the government has been disingenuously arguing that DU's GM Mustard, which has used the bar-barnase-barstar technology in the name of pollination control, is not herbicide tolerant

Updated On: 14 May 2023 | 11:32 PM IST

Has India's outlook towards GM changed or is it just a flash in the pan?

Quick decision-making has pumped up the scientific community, particularly for those who work in the field of agriculture sciences

Updated On: 01 Nov 2022 | 7:30 AM IST

Future of food: Feeding 10 bn by 2050 requires genetically modified crops

Not only must crops be more productive, but the agricultural challenges of climate change-including disease, pests and periods of both drought and flooding-mean they must be more resilient as well

Updated On: 17 Jul 2019 | 12:01 PM IST

GM Mustard: India gearing up to be biggest dustbin for risky, harmful tech

Even European Union continues to stand firmly against GM crops

Updated On: 01 Aug 2017 | 7:37 PM IST

To prevent MNCs' monopolisation, Niti Aayog backs local GM crop policy

Think-tank says adopting new technology is one of the most important drivers of farm productivity

Updated On: 27 Apr 2017 | 2:56 AM IST