a distinguished professor with the Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) said that genetically modified brinjal (Bt brinjal) is not harmful and added that it’s a safe technology. Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, additional director, research, (agriculture) in PAU, said the technology would produce vegetables with much less insecticide level, whereas Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), which was involved in research for genetically modified (GM) food the past six years, has also commented that it is safe to consume Bt brinjal.