Opponents of genetically modified crops to be out in full force at public consultation to be chaired by minister

Jairam Ramesh

Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh is not likely to rejoice at the idea of tasting the various baingan dishes Bangaloreans plan to serve him this Saturday. For, the delectable mix of organic brinjal dishes on the menu drawn up by opponents of genetically modified crops will come seasoned with not a little criticism of the government move to introduce Bt brinjal.

Condemning the move by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) to approve commercial production of Bt brinjal in farms across the country, civic groups will make use of 'baingan specials' to get the message across to the environment minister, who will be in the city on Saturday to chair a public consultation before the Centre takes a final stand on February 10 on the introduction of genetically modified brinjal.

The opponents of genetically modified crops plan to cook popular brinjal dishes, including 'roti-engayi' and 'vangibath', for the minister and other dignitaries at the public consultation.

"We have planned unique ways to present our stand before the minister," said G Krishna Prasad, founder of Sahaja Samrudha, a forum of people associated with organic farming. "We will raise our voice against plans to promote Bt Brinjal in India."

The meet is scheduled to happen in Jnana Jyoti Auditorium this Saturday, as part of the Environment Ministry's public consultations across the nation on the issue.

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