The verdict is out. Our good old indigenous, natural Brinjal has knocked out the BT Brinjal. After several public consultations held by Mr. Jairam Ramesh, a moratorium has been placed on the entry of BT Brinjal into the country.
It took a strong collective protest and rejection from lakhs of informed citizens, social groups, Scientists etc from across the country to finally send the message to the government. An important milestone in this battle against GM has been achieved. Long live the Brinjal!!
You can access the minister’s report and other relevant documents at www.indiagminfo.org and at the following direct links.
Genetically Modified (GM) food is created by taking genes from organisms like bacteria, viruses, spiders, scorpions or even human beings and forcibly inserting them into the genome of brinjals, potatoes, corn etc. so the crops develop new traits. Often though, the new foods resulting from these experiments develop characteristics that are unnatural and unpredictable. When GM food was tested on rats, the results were alarming. Evidence linked GM with stunted growth, impaired immune systems, potentially precancerous cell growth in the intestines, enlarged livers, pancreases and intestines, higher blood sugar etc. Latest studies have confirmed that GM affects fertility. Stop GM Now - Volunteer for the campaign
