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Press Release 31.10.2022
AIKS on GM Mustard
News reports have misrepresented comments of AIKS General Secretary Hannan Mollah on GM Mustard and given an impression that the All India Kisan Sabha is welcoming the GEAC decision. These reports have wrongly conveyed an impression that AIKS is in a tearing hurry to welcome GM Mustard.
The AIKS has noted that the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has given a green signal to production and testing of genetically modified mustard seeds as a step towards making GM Mustard available for cultivation by farmers. AIKS believes that science-based solutions are key for agricultural growth, achieving self-sufficiency in production of food, and increasing incomes of farmers. Development of high yielding seeds of mustard is important for making oilseed cultivation more remunerative for farmers and reducing India
