समाचार में क्यों
- The Supreme Court was urged to hear a contempt plea regarding alleged unapproved cultivation and release of herbicide-tolerant GM basmati rice.
मुख्य शब्द
GEAC
Statutory body under MoEFCC responsible for approving environmental release of GM organisms.
Herbicide-Tolerant Crops
Crops genetically modified to withstand broad-spectrum chemical weedkillers.
Contempt of Court
Legal proceeding initiated for deliberate disobedience of judicial orders or directives.
Biosafety Protocols
Standard procedures designed to manage potential ecological and health risks of living modified organisms.
What is the Regulatory Framework for GM Crops?
- Genetically modified organisms are regulated under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules, 1989.
- Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under MoEFCC is the apex statutory approval body.
Key Issues Raised
- Concerns over unapproved open-field trials and commercial contamination risks to non-GM basmati exports.
- Potential breach of judicial directives requiring strict biosecurity protocols and risk assessments prior to open release.
Why it matters
- Direct impact on agricultural biodiversity, environmental safety, and trade integrity of premium basmati exports.
प्रीलिम्स तथ्य
- GEAC functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
मेंस चर्चा
- Regulatory gaps in biosecurity and impact of GM contamination on international trade.
स्रोत: Hindu Business Line
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