Centre to take decision on GM Mustard roll out in a month's time
The apex court had asked the Union government to clarify if GM crops were detrimental to the health of humans and animals, reports said.
According to media reports, a subcommittee of the the Ministry of Environment has already declared GM mustard safe and no public concern is involved.
The Environment Ministry reiterated the findings in its affidavit to the Supreme Court, media reported.
However, experts are divided on the benefits of GM Mustard. While some believe that it is likely to alleviate poverty of farmers, others believe that the destruction of indigenous varieties of Mustard seeds may be harmful in the long run.
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