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’.
ShareChandigarh, January 28, 2010: Scores of students and Professors from Punjab University came together under the banners – Critique – A Discussion Forum and Vassals of Civil Society to oppose Bt brinjal at the Student’s Centre, Punjab University today. Students brandished placards that read ‘Stop Bt brinjal’, while others marched in a funeral procession for [...]
Farmers Unions, Scientists and Consumer groups came together to say a firm No to Bt Brinjal. This was at a press conference organised by the GM free India Coalition at the Press Club today. This was in anticipation of the public consultation on Bt Brinjal to be held in Chandigarh on the 29th January. The Consultation is part of the series of 7 public consultations the Minister for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh is chairing before deciding on the approval of the country’s first Genetically Modified (GM) food crop, Bt Brinjal.
