Genetically Modified Crops in India: The Bt Brinjal Controversy
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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BENV017 |
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ThemesBusiness Environment/ Sustainable Development/ Public Policy |
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15 Pages |
| Period |
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2006-2008 |
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2008 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Monsanto Holdings P Ltd |
| Industry |
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Agricultural
biotechnology |
| Countries
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India |
Abstract:
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This case discusses the introduction of Bt brinjal in India
in the backdrop of the controversy surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops
in India. Monsanto Holdings P Ltd, a US based multinational agricultural
biotechnology corporation that promoted GM crops in India through Mahyco-Monsanto
Biotech (a 50:50 joint venture between Monsanto and Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds
Company) found itself in the center of this debate.
India, as a party to the Convention on Biodiversity and having ratified the
Cartagena Protocol (CP) is committed to the safe handling of living modified
organisms (LMOs) or GMOs. CP provides a broad framework on biosafety especially
focusing on transboundary movements of GMOs and also covers seeds that are meant
for intentional release into the environment, as well as those GMOs that are
intended for food, feed or used in food processing.
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Bt cotton was the first transgenic crop to be released in India. After its introduction in the year 2002, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Bt cotton. Its performance, impact on the environment, biodiversity and health of cattle has been widely debated.
With the regulatory body for approving GM crops in India, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), announcing its approval for large scale field trials for Bt brinjal in September 2007, some analysts opined that Bt brinjal would have a significant economic impact on farmers while some raised doubts on its safety and environmental implications.
Issues:
» Analyze the business environment for GM crops in India.
» Study the regulatory environment pertaining to GM crops in India.
» Understand the Biosafety protocol and its necessity and relevance to
developing countries like India.
» Understand biosafety governance in India: its accuracy and lacunae
» Discuss the role of activists and researchers in influencing policies
Contents:
Keywords:
Business environment, Regulatory environment, Sustainable
development, Biodiversity, Public policy, Genetically modified crops, Biosafety,
Cartagena protocol, Genetic engineering, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Monsanto,
Mahyco-Monsanto, Bt cotton, Bt brinjal
Genetically Modified Crops in India: The Bt Brinjal Controversy
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