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Muddle Over Nod For GM Mustard

• It was reported earlier in May 2017 that Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had cleared transgenic mustard, DMH-11 for commercial cultivation. However, records of that GEAC meeting which was made public now do not record any such approval.

• Though GEAC gave its approval for commercial cultivation of DHM-11, but the final release will be only after approval of Environment Minister.

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

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  It is established under Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
  
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  It is the apex body for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recom­binants.
  
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  It is also responsible for ap­proval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms and products including experimen­tal field trials.
  

GM Mustard DMH-11

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