GMO news related to India

08.02.2010 |

Most brinjal-growing States oppose Bt Brinjal, admits Indian Environment Minister

”A majority of chief ministers have written to me on the issue have opposed the introduction of Bt brinjal,” Ramesh told IANS Saturday after a four-hour brain-storming session on the controversial issue. [...] ”I have got response from the major brinjal cultivating states. About 60 percent of brinjal in India is cultivated in West Bengal (30 percent), Orissa (20 percent) and Bihar (10 percent). All these states have opposed its introduction,” Ramesh said.

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