Bt brinjal gets green signal, govt nod may take a while

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), Indias biotech regulator, on Wednesday cleared Bt brinjal — the countrys first genetically modified (GM) food — for commercial use.

However, the Centre will take a final decision on whether this will be allowed.

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[triloksundarmohanty]

@triloksundarmohanty

This is my personal view.Vulcher,Sparrow,snakes, other birds and animals have becoe rare one of the main reason may be use of Rampant pesticide during last few years.The then scientist recomended those pesticide for which it was available to farmers for use.When BT brinjal will be available the local available varieties will not be available as in case of local paddy .It may be under trial at restricted places even a single seed should not come to market prior to it's res

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[triloksundarmohanty]

Due to inducing BT(a bactria) insect do not attack it.

When the matrial(fruit) is unfit for insects how can it be consumed by human beings?

When entire world is behind organic farming at that time BT-Bringinjal will not come under organic farming.It may create problem in future.Scientist studing for 5 years may not be able to decide because the pesticides used 20-30 years back are now banned.The matter may be seriously viewed.This may create imbalance in ecology.

TSMohanty,Retd,Agril.Odisha