Posts Tagged ‘Brinjal’

Bt Brinjal creates furore in Hyderabad

Posted by Greenpeace on 03 Feb 2010 under News and Blog | 1 Comment

Approximately 50 activists against Bt Brinjal geared up for the consultation early on Sunday morning in Hyderabad. However, once we reached the main gates of the Central Research institute of Dryland agriculture (CRIDA), we were stopped by the police who saw some of us in Brinjal costumes and carrying placards. One of the inspectors outside even told us that he didn’t want us to go in because we are saying No to Bt Brinjal! After much persuasion that this is a public consultation and we have every right to be there, they let us in.

Bangalore not hungry for Bt Brinjal!

Posted by Greenpeace on 01 Feb 2010 under News and Blog | 4 Comments

On the day of Gandhi Smriti, consumers, farmers, youth and scientists in Bangalore observed a day of hunger fast expressing their unwillingness to accept Bt Brinjal. Genetic Engineering Approval Commoittee (GEAC) approval of Bt Brinjal in October without proper tests has caused national outrage among independent scientists, consumers, farmers and civil society groups.

Chandigarh echoes the ‘No To Bt Brinjal’

Posted by Greenpeace on 01 Feb 2010 under News and Blog | 5 Comments

A greater number of concerns were voiced at the fifth of the seven consultations on Bt Brinjal. This was held at the Law Bhawan, Chandigarh. A majority, which represented farmers, scientists, NGOs and other groups, said ‘No To Bt Brinjal’.

Emphatic NO from Nagpur

Posted by Greenpeace on 27 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 2 Comments

People started flowing into the IMA hall premises from 6am in the morning to participate in the public consultation on Bt Brinjal in Nagpur, which was the fourth in the series of seven consultations. Everyone wanted to express their views and be part of one of the historic events in the history of Agriculture in the country.

Pakodas do the talking in Nagpur

Posted by Greenpeace on 25 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 1 Comment

The anti-Bt Brinjal awareness drive kicked off at Futala Lake in Nagpur on Sunday. The entire idea was to do something to make people take notice of the issue and attend the consultations scheduled on 27th January.

Brinjals visit Marine Drive to gather support

Posted by Greenpeace on 25 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 2 Comments

Visitors to Marine Drive were greeted by live, life size Brinjals seeking their support in stopping their genetic modification on Sunday.

Erragadda bands up against Bt Brinjal

Posted by Greenpeace on 21 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 2 Comments

On 19th January we held a public engagement activity at the Erragadda Rythu Bazaar. This is one of the biggest vegetable markets in Hyderabad and buyers and vendors flock this market in large numbers everyday.

Bt Brinjal faces stiff opposition

Posted by Greenpeace on 20 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 1 Comment

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The Brinjal Story

Posted by Greenpeace on 14 Jan 2010 under News and Blog | 1 Comment

ShareRelished in every part of the country, Brinjal is certainly the king of vegetables. It is not just a king for the moneyed classes it is also a vegetable for the poor. Grown in great quantity across the country, brinjals are not only fast to cook but also easily available.
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GEAC fails the nation, takes the side of Seed Companies on Bt Brinjal

Posted by Greenpeace on 14 Oct 2009 under News and Blog | 16 Comments

ShareNew Delhi, 14th October 2009: The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) today considered the approval of Bt Brinjal at their 97th meeting. Internal sources say that GEAC approved the environmental release of Bt Brinjal although there were three voices of dissent within the committee, including that of Supreme Court observer and noted molecular biologist Dr [...]