For Food Security, GM Crops Not The Only Route: Jairam

The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill is a huge step forward for the integrity of environmental assessment process, safety, efficacy and public interest."

The Cabinet on Monday cleared the BRAI Bill for introduction in Parliament in the next few days. Giving an insight into the new mechanism that will govern GM crops, Ramesh said safety and commercial clearances will be handled by separate agencies.  Read the full report here.

Source: Zia Haq, Hindustan Times, New Delhi.