What are the GM crops approved in India?
Answer 15: So far, four Bt. cotton hybrids have been approved for commercial cultivation by GEAC, MOEF. Out of four hybrids approved so far, Bt. MECH-12, Bt. MECH-162 and Bt. MECH-184 are of M/s. Mahyco Monsanto and RCH 2 Bt of M/s. Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd. These hybrids are being cultivated in six states, namely Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, AP, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. North India likely to be released during 2005 However, transgenic mustard, corn, brinjal, tomato are also under various stages of testing and trials.
