India Becoming a Dumping Ground for GE Crops
As the world wakes up to human health and environment nuisance from the
genetically modified (GM) crops, India is fast turning into a dustbin for
the new technology.
In March, Western Australia became the first Australian state to ban
outright planting of GM food crops. Its Premier, Geoff Gallop, said he did
not want to jeopardize his state¹s canola industry at a time when
international consumer sentiment was opposed to GM crops. Within a few days
of this decision, Victoria imposed a fouryear moratorium on the cultivation
of GM oilseeds rape to protect its clean and green image. South Australia
and Tasmania have already banned GM crops. Four states imposed a
moratorium on growing GM crops in a space of five days.