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Bishop applauds delaying Bt brinjal
Published Date: February 10, 2010
Bishop Mathew Arackal
A Catholic bishop, who has been promoting organic faming for decades, today [Feb. 10] welcomed a government delay in introducing a genetically modified hybrid brinjal (eggplant).
Federal Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh announced the moratorium on BT Brinjal at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday [Feb. 9]. He ordered independent scientific studies on the plant’s long-term effects on human health and the environment.
The federal government’s Genetic Engineering Approval Committee cleared BT Brinjal for commercial release in October 2009, claiming that it would result in lower usage of pesticides and higher yields.
Bishop Mathew Arackal of Kanjirappally welcomed the decision. He said the Church has demanded “a total ban” on genetically engineered seeds in India for a long time.
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Published Date: February 10, 2010
Bishop Mathew Arackal
A Catholic bishop, who has been promoting organic faming for decades, today [Feb. 10] welcomed a government delay in introducing a genetically modified hybrid brinjal (eggplant).
Federal Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh announced the moratorium on BT Brinjal at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday [Feb. 9]. He ordered independent scientific studies on the plant’s long-term effects on human health and the environment.
The federal government’s Genetic Engineering Approval Committee cleared BT Brinjal for commercial release in October 2009, claiming that it would result in lower usage of pesticides and higher yields.
Bishop Mathew Arackal of Kanjirappally welcomed the decision. He said the Church has demanded “a total ban” on genetically engineered seeds in India for a long time.
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