Global scientists call on Indian agriculture minister to release Bt Brinjal for Indian farmers
17th February 2010Shri. Sharad PawarHonorable Minister of AgricultureGovernment of IndiaKrishi BhavanNew DelhiIndiaDear Shri Sharad Pawar Ji:We, the undersigned scientists from India and around the wo... continue reading »
"I am a Cardiologist and I am aware that this is one of the safest tech to come to reduce the pesticide residues in the food that we eat. Pesticides are proven carcinogens and instead of getting confused by irrational & unfounded fears about this techn"
"GM crops is the very good option to fulfil the food need of all the peoples so Bt Brinjal technology is safe for human consumption so please promete it."
"Yes, we need science in agriculture to serve food to more than one milion indian not only in brinjal but in other importent crops basically for staple foods."
"I support this petition"
"U.S. Department of Agriculture"
"I support this petition"
"Food is a basic right and considering present scenario of population and increased use of pesticides we all must adopt the safe technology of Bt Brinjal"
"I support this petition"
"If we in India are serious about uplifting the welfare of the millions of farmers new technologies must be embraced and quickly adopted. India has an incredible opportunity to become one of the major food baskets to cater not only people of India but peop"
"I encourage you to take a second look at this matter on belhalf of the millions indian farmers who need this technology"
"This has been such a pioneering effort on the part of Indian public sector. It has also been a great effort of an Indian company to bring technology to farmers. It is a pity that histrionic talent of a few has taken the limelight and science has been dump"
"Please take positive step"
"Bt brinjal is an environmentally safe food. usage of this BT brinjal would drastically reduce the use of insecticides and pesticides. Please approve BT brinjal and promote the scientific technology in India"
"Bt brinjal is an iconic symbol of the advancement in Plant Biotechnology in this country. It is high time to adopt all such most modern technologies in Indian agriculture. In fact, India should lead the world in biotechnology research and development."
"Biotechnology is the backbonn of GR II we must strengthen it by commercilization of Bt Brinjal"
"To solve the food shortage we need new technology, Bio-technology is the only solution & Bt. Brinjal is safe.This will give more marketable yield , resulting we can reduce brinjal crop acreage & divert/ use that area for other crops like Paddy, Wh"
"I support this petition"
"Production increased,spraying cost minimize,better quality"
"I support this petition"
"I support this petition"
"I have gone through the lab reports and found that it is safe for human consumption without any adverse long term effects"
"Bt Brinjal is safe. Let's move forwward for a green revolution and advanced scientific break through;s."
"Bt technology is an innovative technology and therefore Bt brinjal is extremely safe for consumption as suggested by Institutes, which have undertaken various scientific studies to prove that protein in Bt brinjal does not cause any harm to human system. "
"I support this petition"
"Bt brinjal is safe technology"