BRAI Bill a huge step forward

The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill, to be introduced in Parliament within the next few days, is a huge step forward for maintaining the integrity of environmental assessment process, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said today.

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Monsanto looks beyond Bt brinjal

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/monsanto-looks-beyond-bt-brinjal/392880/ Even as the country awaits the final word on genetically modified brinjal, seed company Monsanto is moving ahead with new products. Monsanto (India) is testing a new variety of corn (maize) that it claims would be able to control both insects and weeds, along with several hybrids that it plans to launch soon. This [...]

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