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India should not succumb to prejudices against Bt crops: PM

Jammu: Batting for Bt crops, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India should not succumb to unscientific prejudices against genetically modified crops.  “While safety must be ensured, we should not succumb to unscientific prejudices against

PTI Updated on: February 03, 2014 16:05 IST


In order to ensure food security and to improve land and water productivity, “we have to launch a national drive for an ever-green revolution,” he said.

“This will test the ingenuity of our agricultural scientists. Climate-resilient agriculture and modern bio-technological tools hold great promise. Use of biotechnology has great potential to improve yields,” he said.  

The Science Congress will conclude on February 7 and will focus on the theme of ‘Innovations in Science and Technology for Inclusive Development'.
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