GM crops

GM mustard seeds: Likely to take decision in September, Centre tells SC

On July 17, the Central Government informed the apex court that no policy decision had been taken yet on the commercial launch of GM mustard seeds.

Jul 31, 2017, 12:12 PM IST

SC to hear plea for stay on commercial release of GM crops today

The petitioner urged the supreme court to prohibit open field trials commercial release of Herbicide Tolerant crops including HT Mustard DMH 11.

Oct 07, 2016, 01:54 AM IST

GM mustard safe and supportive of honey bee population: Experts

The reaction came as several activists gear up to counter a possible green signal to the GM mustard by the Union Ministry of Environment, that will recieve comments till the first week of October. 

Sep 30, 2016, 08:52 AM IST

NGOs urges govt not to approve GM mustard

There are still unresolved biosafety, health and environmental concerns around the GM crops.

Nov 06, 2015, 22:13 PM IST

Regulators not disclosing all info on GM mustard safety?

GEAC has refused to divulge information related to the commercially trial of GM mustard, says report.

Nov 06, 2015, 18:13 PM IST

PM Modi bets on GM crops for second green revolution

On a fenced plot not far from Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s home, a field of mustard is in full yellow bloom, representing his government`s reversal of an effective ban on field trials of genetically modified (GM) food crops. 

Feb 22, 2015, 09:34 AM IST