Mustard set to be India's first 'GM food' after getting regulator nod
The GEAC's recommendation came amid opposition by anti-GM groups, including RSS-affiliated bodies.
May 12, 2017, 11:34 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
''GM mustard would be disastrous for India's agricultural independence''
Noted molecular biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava on Saturday said the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard would be "disastrous" as it would eventually open the doors for multinational corporations to control India`s agriculture.
Sep 24, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
JD(U) against commercial use of GM mustard, questions high yield claim
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had recently said he will write to PM Narendra Modi against commercial cultivation of GM mustard.
Sep 07, 2016, 16:05 PM 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
