Gm Mustard

No approval given yet for cultivation of GM Mustard: Centre to Supreme Court

Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that it has not granted any approval for commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop

NITI Aayog: Rajiv Kumar has an unenviable task of bringing all stakeholders onboard in framing policies

NITI Aayog’s decision to introduce GM seeds in India’s farm sector and its move towards privatisation will be another challenge for Kumar.

As Modi govt ponders GM mustard crop rollout, scientists warn India could lose her agricultural independence

On Monday, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the decision on whether or not to roll out genetically modified (GM) mustard will be taken in a little over a month.

Genetically modified mustard no solution for India’s Rs 64,000 crore edible oil import bill, low farm income

Pushing farmers to grow oilseeds again will mean making the crop as attractive as cotton, one of its main competitors for requiring similar agro-climatic conditions.

GM Mustard row: Experts weigh in on both sides of the genetically modified foods debate

The decades-old debate over Genetically Modified (GM) foods is back in the spotlight in India, after the centre's Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) sanctioned the production and cultivation of GM mustard in May 2017.

GM mustard row: Hasty call on genetically modified crop could spell disaster; govt must consider long-term effects

Government needs to go slow on the issue of rolling out GM mustard, in order to take a considered view based on both domestic and international concerns.

New public procurement policy will promote growth of manufacturing: Ficci

The policy, approved by the Cabinet, is aimed at stimulating flow of capital and technology.

Environment ministry will address contentious issues in "scientific" manner: Harsh Vardhan

Union minister Harsh Vardhan discussed the challenges India faces after taking charge as environment minister following the death of Anil Madhav Dave last week

Harsh Vardhan takes charge of environment ministry

Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday took over the charge of the environment ministry that fell vacant after the death of Anil Madhav Dave.

GM Mustard row: Environment Minister Anil Dave assures grievances will be addressed

Union minister Anil Dave on Wednesday met a six-member delegation representing those protesting against the approval given for commercial use of genetically modified mustard by the crop regulator.