Friday, April 16, 2010

Indian government trying to encourage science in public discourse?

Activists voice concerns over Biotech Regulatory Authority Bill:
“whoever, without any evidence or scientific record misleads the public about the safety of organisms and products…shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees or with both”.
P.S. See also the discussions:
Biotech Bill: Sweeping powers, glaring omissions in Rediff business
A Law Unto Itselfl from The Outlook
Do Seed Companies Control GM Crop Research? from Scientific American

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