A high-level roundtable has called for a more efficient and transparent regulatory system for genetically modified (GM) and genome-edited (GE) crops in India. The meeting was organised by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the Federation of Seed Industry of India.
According to a report from bignewsnetwork.com, participants argued that the current biotechnology framework must evolve to keep pace with scientific advances. The group advocated for time-bound approval processes that remain accessible to both private and public innovators.
The consensus from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare roundtable is that India needs a risk-proportionate system. This approach aims to make the country more globally competitive while still upholding strict biosafety and environmental protection standards.
