Agriculture Minister clarifies government stand on GM crops

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:35

The government will "abide by Supreme Court directions" on allowing Genetically Modified crops in the country, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said while clarifying Centre's stand on the controversial issue.

Supreme Court committee says no to GM crops

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 23:21

A Supreme Court technical expert committee Monday recommended an indefinite moratorium on the field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops till the government comes out with a proper regulatory and safety mechanism.

SC seeks report on GM crops` field trials

Last Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 19:47

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought form an expert committee a report on desirability of the field trials for genetically modified crops within three months.

Trial of GM crops only after state govt`s approval

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 16:34

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has directed companies conducting field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops to first produce a no-objection certificate from the concerned state government.