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 strongly feel that Bt brinjal is safe for consumption and to the environment."
"I support this petition"
"BT Brinjal has been tested thoroughly by Indian scientists and declared safe technology. Requesting you to release it to commercialization. Farmer will get high yields and huge monetary gains. Some people never take any exercise and always oppose new tech"
"The country should not depend on impressions and advice by activists,whose motive is to prevent the introduction of GM crops in India with out logic and valid reasons. Please take the bold initiative to introduce the well tested and approved GM crops. You"
"Bt Brinjal is the SAFEST tech. architected purposefully for HUMANKIND. Let the farmers to bag their DREAMS out of it. Science - TESTED and hence trusted."
"The MoEF cherry picked and repeatedly cites scientists who suited his decision ignoring the vast majority of scientists who are more qualified and experienced in modern agircultural biotechnology."
"I fully agree with GEAC and find no reason why this product should not be commercialized soon. Small farmers in particular would benefit immensely by way of increased profit. Consumers would have a much safer product."
"I support this petition"
"pls.stop the poltics"
"We cannot afford the needless delay in the introduction of useful technologies in Indian agriculture. In a mature democracy the silent voice of the majority needs to be heard. Science and sound reason should not be drowned by sentiments and hollow rhetori"
"I support this petition"
"I support this petition"
"Sir, it will be kind of you to consider the decision of those 200-300 scientist approving the technology and the product and not only concentrating on those few who oppose it. Today, the public who deny want of Bt- Brinjal have the option to not have Bt- "
"Bt technology is the need of the day looking at food required for the growing population. It is safe and its moratorium is not expected after being approved by apex GEAC and so many other nations"
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"we need Bt brinjal it was very Essential of in future,"
"I support this petition"
"India needs Bt Technology, Indian farmers will definitely welcome Bt Brinjal."
"As a consumer I think this technology is more safer than using laod of pesticides which is more harmful"
"Use of Bt crops should be viewed in terms of reducing use of pesticides like DTT which has already reached our water table. Same very people who raised issue of DTT in cola drink are now not supporting Bt brinjal. It is very unfortunate. Pesticides like D"
"The fruit a high class scientific research must reach to the people. Production ofBt brimjal falls in this category.There will always be questions about any new development. if these are genuine ones, they must be addressed but on the priority. We must no"
"B.T. PRODUCTS REDUCES THE CHEMICAL USE AND HELP THE FARMER TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTIVITY. I SUPPORT B.T."
"I support to this letter"
"Bt is a good and safe technology. Pls allow this new technology in India."
"There is no place in a democratic society for draconian prohibitions on new ideas or new technologies."