Two former union health ministers and a number of medical practitioners today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, advising against giving nod to the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop. The letter, signatories to which include former ministers Anbumani Ramadoss and Vallabhbhai Kathiria, said GM mustard is a "danger" for cultivators, agricultural workers as well as consumers. "GM mustard is a danger for cultivators, agricultural workers as well as consumers. "It is against this background that we write to you now to request you to urgently reject this GM mustard commercialisation application. This is an unsafe and unneeded GMO and India's citizens and environment should not be forced to face the risks and dangers of this GM mustard," the letter said.

Source: dna July 27, 2017 16:30 UTC