Indian Government Panel to Review Genetically Modified Rapeseed Crop Policy

An Indian government panel is set to review a genetically modified (GM) rapeseed crop, known locally as mustard, potentially advancing policy on engineered food varieties. The crop's commercial release has been delayed due to legal challenges. This review follows recent US-India trade talks that lowered import duties on some GM-derived agricultural products. India, self-sufficient in many staples but a major importer of vegetable oil, aims to boost farm productivity amid economic and population pressures. Official comments are pending.