Even as Punjab government is showing keenness to introduce Bt maize in the state by giving go-ahead to Monsanto to set up a research and development centre for the crop, the decision has ruffled feathers of environmentalists who are grouping for an agitation against it. While farmer groups are divided on the issue of introduction of Bt maize, Kheti Virasat Mission, an environment organization that led the front for banning of Bt brinjal, is up in arms against the government and planning to hit the streets in protest. "No state in the country has given a go-ahead to Bt maize as its detrimental impact on health, if it enters food chain, is well documented. [...]" said Umendera Dutt, heading Kheti Virasat Mission.