NEW DELHI: Honey cultivators and bee keepers have raised several concerns with the government's plans to introduce genetically modified (GM Mustard). Members of the Confederation of Bee Keeping Industry claimed that the number of bees had reduced dramatically after the introduction of Bt cotton. They demanded an "independent" analysis of the impact of Bt cotton on bee keeping first.
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Bitter sting in honey battle
ndia's bee keepers have joined the campaign against the release of genetically-modified (GM) mustard for cultivation, expressing fears that it will adversely impact honey production and exports and threaten the livelihood of tens of thousands of families.
Honey cultivators oppose GM mustard, to protest at Jantar Mantar
Honey cultivators from across the country have opposed the government’s proposal to introduce genetically modified (GM) mustard in India on the ground that it could adversely impact production and hit lakhs of livelihoods. They argue that they have already had a bad experience with GM cotton (Bt cotton) with bee-keeping nearly disappearing from the areas where such cotton is grown, and the negative impact in case of GM mustard could be much more.
Honey traders oppose GM mustard, to observe day-long protest on Sep 28
Beekeepers association of different states, today, announced a day-long protest on September 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against government’s proposal on introducing genetically modified (GM) mustard for commercial cultivation. According to the associations, the GM mustard will harm bees as well as reduce their capacity for producing honey.
CONFEDERATION OF BEE KEEPING INDUSTRY OF INDIA & HONEY EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA PROTEST AGAINST GM MUSTARD
On 28th September 2016, hundreds of Bee Keepers, Honey Producers and Honey Exporters are expected to gather from 11 am onwards at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, protesting against the possible approval of GM mustard.
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सेवानिवृत न्यायधीशों और नौकरशाहों ने जीएम सरसों की समीक्षा प्रक्रिया पर जताई आपत्ति
नयी दिल्ली: देश में जीन संवर्धित (जीएम) सरसों के लिए जैव प्रौद्योगिकी नियामक जीईएसी द्वारा अपनाई गई मूल्यांकन प्रक्रिया को पर चिंता जताते हुए अनेक सेवानिवृत न्यायधीशों और नौकरशाहों का मानना है कि जीईएसी समीक्षा प्रक्रिया का मजाक बना रही है.
Plea to review GM Mustard appraisal process,respect moratorium
Concerned over appraisal process of GM mustard, several retired judges and bureaucrats today alleged that the country's biotech regulator is making a "mockery" of it and demanded independent scrutiny and transparent public participation in decision-making process.
GM mustard would be disastrous for India’s agricultural independence
Noted molecular biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava on Saturday said the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard would be "disastrous" as it would eventually open the doors for multinational corporations to control India`s agriculture.
Protests mounting against GM mustard
The protests against the move to allow commercial cultivation of GM (Genetically Modified) mustard developed by the University of Delhi is snowballing, with more organisations joining the Government of Kerala in expressing concern over the impact of the new variety on human health and the environment
Release full biosafety data on GM mustard: activists
Non-government organisations on Thursday wrote to Union Environment Minister Anil Dave demanding release of complete biosafety data on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard. They also sought four months time to comment on the GM oilseed. “We urge you to extend the public feedback time to 120 days, to get the regulators to put out the full biosafety dossier in the public domain for independent scientific scrutiny as has been done with other GMOs in the past,” said the NGOs in a letter to Dave.