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Report of the national consultations on Bt-Brinjal

Report of the national consultations on Bt-Brinjal Bt Brinjal, the first genetically modified food crop, has generated much debate in India. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) received strong views both in favour of and against the commercialization of Bt Brinjal in India from various stakeholders. In response, the Ministry decided to hold nationwide public consultations with various stakeholders before taking a final decision. The main objective of the consultations was to arrive at a carefully considered evaluation in the public and national interest. To view the full report click on the following URL: http://moef.nic.in/downloads/public-information/Annex_BT.pdf

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