GM Food

Claims 15 instances of compromise of country's established regulatory regime in report released just days before Supreme Court again hears matter on GM crops

What is a genetically modified crop? And why is it important to India?

The govt has cleared the 'environmental release' of a genetically modified variety of mustard. The move has been challenged in the apex court. But exactly are they? And, what's the around them?

Is it time for India to abandon GMO crop fears?

The govt has said that adopting new farming tech, like GM crops, is key to food security for the country and cut import bill. Is it time for India to adopt genetically modified crops at a large scale?

Pro and GM groups slug it out ahead of SC hearing on GM mustard case tomorrow

Almost 200 activists gathered outside the Directorate of Mustard Research in Bharatpur (Rajasthan), calling for halting the approvals

Are the fears over GM mustard overblown?

Biotech regulator GEAC has recommended the environmental release of genetically-modified mustard. But not all are happy with this decision. So what are the concerns around GM crops?

Gene editing is a newer technology that is seen as less risky than GM because it does not involve adding any foreign genes to a plant

The government on Wednesday clarified that India does not export genetically modified (GM) rice

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

There are speculations on whether the government's policy on genetically engineered products has undergone a subtle, even if undeclared, change. If it is so, it is welcome

FSSAI last week handed down an order requiring GM-free certification for importing select food items from a competent authority in the country shipping them

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

Among popular food companies, Abbott and General Mills were found to be marketing GM foods