The coalition for a GM-free India, a pan-Indian citizen’s platform, released a report January 6, 2023, showcasing 15 instances where statutory regulations were violated during the appraisal and approval of GM mustard in India.
The report comes ahead of a crucial hearing by the Supreme Court regarding the approval of GM mustard.
GM mustard seed was delivered to the Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR) for planting a few days before a formal approval letter was issued to the crop applicant. No independent health expert participated in the GM mustard appraisal, the document pointed out.
Calling it “fait accompli, before formal approval”, the report said GM mustard seed was delivered to DRMR October 22, 2022 — a few days before a formal approval letter was issued on October 25.
Further, the government, in its own undertaking in the court July 28, 2017, assured the Supreme Court that it had not yet taken a decision and that even if the decision was
— source downtoearth.org.in | Shagun | 06 Jan 2023