The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
In its resolution 10/12, the Human Rights Council requested the Advisory Committee to undertake a study on discrimination in the context of the right to food, including identification of good practices of anti-discriminatory policies and strategies, and to report on it to the thirteenth session of the Council. The present …
This report by Friends of the Earth - International shows that there is growing opposition to genetically modified (GM) crops in many parts of the world. People and governments are extremely cautious about the adoption of GM crops due to escalating public concern about their socio-economic, environmental, and health impacts. …
The minister of state for environment and forests, Mr Jairam Ramesh, on Sunday said the final decision on Bt Brinjal will be taken on February 10. Mr Ramesh had to face the ire of farmers during a public consultation that was organised by the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture …
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said a final decision over allowing commercial introduction of Bt brinjal in the country would be taken in 10 days, as he faced more protests over the controversial move. As his national consultations entered the last lap, Ramesh was gheraoed here by people opposing …
As voices against contentious Bt Brinjal steadily grow louder, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan has called for a thorough analysis of benefits and risks of genetically modified vegetable in a credible manner before introducing it in the country. Talking to The Tribune, Swaminathan said certain aspects about Bt Brinjal need to …
The Centre would take a final decision on allowing commercial production of genetically modified Bt Brinjal within 10 days after consultations with various stakeholders, Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said today.
Hyderabad, Jan. 31: The minister of state for environment and forests, Mr Jairam Ramesh, on Sunday said the final decision on Bt brinjal will be taken on February 10. Mr Ramesh faced the ire of farmers during a public consultation organised by the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA). …
Hyderabad: Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the Centre would soon take a decision on whether to allow commercial cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal, even as he was heckled at a meet and asked to go back for failing to protect the interests of farmers. The Union …
B. Chandrashekhar HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh faced angry protests at the consultations on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) brinjal at the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture here on Sunday. The demonstration by activists of farmers
Recent approval of Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India for commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal led to an expression of a variety of opinions in the popular media. Biotech News asked some of India’s most respected scientific personalities to comment on …
High-decibel anti-Bt brinjal protests took centrestage for some time at the national consultation session chaired by Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday. Members of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch barged into the jam-packed Law Bhawan hall on Panjab University campus, where the minister was meeting farmers, NGOs, lawyers, doctors and …
New Delhi: The debate on Bt brinjal is getting broader, with farmers and health experts putting their weight behind the campaign against commercial marketing and supply of the food crop. Even as scientists and farmers cry foul over the ill-effects of genetically modified crops, an equally large community of scientists …
Jan. 28: Enviroenthusiasts will fast for a day on January 30 to build up a nation-wide consensus against Bt brinjal. The Central government is planning to legalise commercial production of Bt brinjal next month, after it completes public hearing this week. If Bt brinjal enters the market, it will be …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Sunday, at the Martyrs Square in the city, environmentalists, farmers, political and cultural leaders in the State will go on a fast to stop the Ministry of Environment and Forests from giving permission for commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal. The fast will be inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Mullakkara …
Ananya Dutta KOLKATA: Emphasising that agriculture is a State subject, a group of environmentalists here on Wednesday appealed to the main opposition party in the State to take a stand on introduction of Bt Brinjal for commercial cultivation in India.
CHENNAI: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has said the government will not take any hasty decision on allowing cultivation or sale of Bt Brinjal in the State. Representatives of Poovulagin Nanbargal, Safe Food Alliance, Tamil Nadu Women
AMID demands from organisations of farmers and environmental activists for a blanket ban on Bt brinjal in Tamil Nadu, the State government on Tuesday virtually imposed a temporary ban on this genetically modified vegetable until a final decision is taken on the matter. Clarifying the government's stand on the issue, …
