NITI Aayog Withdraws Paper On GM Crops Import From U.S.
The government think tank Niti Aayog withdrew its controversial working paper that advocated for importing genetically modified (GM) soybean and corn from the US, signalling India’s firm stance against allowing GM food imports due to biosafety concerns. Despite arguments within the paper that such imports could help meet India’s biofuel targets and not harm domestic…
India–US Mini‑Deal Stalls Over Agri, Dairy & GM Crops
India has toughened its position on issues related to agriculture and dairy as negotiations in Washington entered a crucial stage, posing challenges on efforts to close a mini deal before July 9, a government official said on Monday. The official added that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department…