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The Genetically Modified (GM) crop debate murali772 - 23-DEC-2013
In the debate over whether India should go for transgenic or genetically modified (GM) crops or not, there is a viewpoint that supports its ability to enhance production and increase food security, while against the motion there's a word of caution on the grounds that it will encourage monoculture and end diversity of traditional crops. |
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“Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives” - film screening, and debate thereof murali772 - 7-FEB-2013
INDIA FOR SAFE FOOD, a citizens’ movement to uphold the right of every Indian to safe food, is organizing a film screening of “Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives”, a film made in the USA by Institute for Responsible Technology (only important parts of the film will be shown due to paucity of time), |
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Agricultural liberalization need of the hour murali772 - 1-NOV-2010
The following are the excerpts (for a quick reading) from an excellent essay by Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, on the subject. The full essay can be accessed from the attached document. |