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TopicGM Mustard

Topic: GM Mustard

Split SC verdict on GM mustard: ‘Centre shouldn’t have unilaterally acted’ vs ‘fears not substantiated’

Since two-judge bench delivered divergent views, matter will now be placed before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud who will then refer it to a larger bench to re-hear case.

More than 50% edible oil imported — ban on GM Mustard ‘against national interest’ Centre tells SC

Govt submission comes in response to petitions against release of GM crops owing to concerns over side-effects. New technology would increase farm productivity and income of farmers, says Centre.

Modi govt’s Mission Mustard ended up burdening farmers. Now it must diversify the basket

Farmers shouldn't bear the burden of growing more. India must diversify its food basket to feed the country’s average consumer.

Ban on GM mustard harms Indian farmers. Supreme Court must choose science over ideology

While admitting the application seeking release of GM mustard, the Supreme Court asked farmers' union Shetkari Sanghatana, 'Where were you all these years?'

‘Can’t ignore GM mustard’: Modi govt’s principal scientific advisor cites food security, imports

Ajay Sood was speaking on sidelines of 108th Indian Science Congress. While govt has approved environmental release of GM Mustard, SC yet to decide on petition opposing field trials.

India ‘deeply engaged’ in developing GM seeds for 13 crops, govt says

The crops including rice, wheat & sugarcane. Currently, cotton is the only GM crop allowed for cultivation in India. In October, govt gave nod for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds.

Seeking right to choose ‘dignified life’, farmers’ body opposes petition against GM mustard in SC

Shetkari Sanghatana files plea in case filed by activist Aruna Rodrigues, who sought ban on GM mustard. It cites Bt Cotton's success to push use of genetically modified crops.

Indian scientists say GM mustard will help boost crop yields, cut vegetable oil imports

After the environment ministry's approval, scientists will now carry out the last rounds of trials before letting farmers grow the transgenic mustard variety.

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Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?