Genetically Modified Crops: Policy Logjam

In its interim report to the Supreme Court, the Technical Expert Committee has called for a 10-year moratorium on field trials of genetically modified crops in India. An evolving process, regulation of biotechnology needs to take into account the lessons learnt, current and future needs, changes in...

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Published in:	Economic and political weekly Vol. 48; no. 14; pp. 19 - 23
Main Authors:	CHATURVEDI, SACHIN, SRINIVAS, KRISHNA RAVI
Format:	Journal Article Magazine Article
Language:	English
Published:	Mumbai Sameeksha Trust 06-04-2013 Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Subjects:	Agricultural industry Biotechnology COMMENTARY Committees Decision making Developing countries Genetically altered foods Genetically modified crops Genetically modified organisms Laws, regulations and rules LDCs Moratoriums Nanoparticles Regulation Science Scientists Society India
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Summary:	In its interim report to the Supreme Court, the Technical Expert Committee has called for a 10-year moratorium on field trials of genetically modified crops in India. An evolving process, regulation of biotechnology needs to take into account the lessons learnt, current and future needs, changes in laws and rules, and advances in science and technology. While the current regulatory framework can be improved, a blanket moratorium does not help us move beyond polarised debates in biotechnology.
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ISSN:	0012-9976 2349-8846