Namaste! Short compilation of links to know more on GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Food to help you write your letter to Indian Govt. to decide for safe, sensible and sustainable agricutural practices instead of cultivating GMO crops in India;
LINK 01 http://www.pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=53217 -Decision on Bt –Brinjal after satisfactory consultations with all stakeholders : Jairam Ramesh LINK 02 http://moef.nic.in/downloads/public-information/Report%20on%20Bt%20brinjal.pdf - The report of the Expert Committee (EC-II) submitted to the GEAC on October 8th, 2009 that formed the basis of the GEAC’s decision of October 14th, 2009 is being made public on the website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (www.moef.gov.in). Comments on the EC-II report are being sought by December 31, 2009 . So write for your & your family's well being before its too late. LINK 03 www.iamnolabrat.com - Know more on GMO and sign online petition, ASK PM to STOP GM Food LINK 04 http://www.safe2use.com/ca-ipm/01-05-17b.htm WORLDWIDE INITIATIVES AGAINST GMOs - List of Nations Banning/Restricting GE Crops Know how many nations are against GMO and why LINK 05 http://natureinstitute.org/nontarget/browse_enviro.php - Know the NON TARGET EFFECTS OF GENETIC MANIPULATION - Type of Nontarget Effect: Environmental check for OTHER NON TARGETS ; http://natureinstitute.org/nontarget/report_class.php LINK 06 http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4687000/12525766 - The film Poison on the Platter' is available online... check it out.. see it with your near & dear ones. Help spread awareness on GM Food to many more - If you have a facility to screen films and have the inclination in making others aware of the same, some my friends working against GM Food can present the film with proper dialogue with the audience. There are few other films on GM food which could be screened too. It can be arranged at schools, colleges, societies, offices, orgs. just make sure you have a proper equipment for screening & a place for large audience. LINK 07 http://www.gmfoodnews.com/ NEWS on GMO LINK 08 Know more -browse on ; Farmers against GMO ; Arguments on GMO; Why No GMO ; GMO in india ; many more Hope this helps you to write your concerns with regard to Bt Brinjal to; 1. Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent charge) Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF) Paryavaran Bhavan CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003, India Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-11-24361727 Fax: +91-11-24362222 2. Dr Manmohan Singh, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, # 7, Race Course Road, New Delhi 110001. Phone: 011-23018939/23011156; Fax: 011-23015603, 011-23019545, 011-23016857, 011-23014255 Email:[email protected] <email%[email protected]>, [email protected], [email protected] 3. Smt Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance (UPA), # 10, Janpath, New Delhi 110011 Phone: 011-23014161; 011-23012656 Fax: 011-23018651; 011-23017047 Email: [email protected], [email protected] You may also submit your comments/observations to Hon’ble Minister for Environment & Forests, via MoEF website: http://moef.nic.in/modules/contact-ministry/contact-ministry/ Personal letters to desicion makers do make a difference. SO MAKE A DIFFERENCE STOP GM FOOD IN INDIA. DO IT NOW BEFORE IT IS ON YOUR PLATTER. For healthy living of all, Tejal -- <<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nurturing Grounds art .ideas .actions 9 8 3 3 7 0 7 5 9 8 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> " Be the Change You Want to See " -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
