The recent resolution by the GEAC to seek state government’s no objection to allow biotech firms to conduct field trials for Bt crops has affected around 100 field trials. The genetic engineering approval committee, which is the apex body in the country to approve field trials for all genetically modified varieties of crops, introduced a new rule that bioagri companies must obtain a no objection certificate (NOC) from the respective state governments before acquiring approval from the GEAC for conducting field trials.