Farmers in Gujarat, and also in Punjab, continue to use ‘roundup ready’ variety of Bacillus Thuringiensis Cotton, which is yet to receive approval for usage from Government of India. “Someone would’ve got the seed from USA or any other country where it is used,” opines an expert, on condition of anonymity. “If you are a major seed developer, it’s not difficult to develop the seed variety as the gene is already with you. The use is illegal but farmers are using it,” he added.