Archive · 22 May 2025
Telangana Farmers Demand Reversal of GM Rice Approval
Farmers in Telangana are upset about the government's decision to allow genetically modified (GM) rice.
They're worried it could hurt their rice farming business.
They've asked the government to reconsider, comparing it to a past situation where a similar decision about GM brinjal was reversed.
The farmers feel the government made this decision without asking them first, and it could cause problems with their livelihoods and seed rights.
They emphasize that Telangana is a major rice producer and their voices should be heard.
They believe the government's move could disrupt the country's food system.
Telangana's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission urges withdrawal of GM rice approval.
The commission fears impact on Telangana's paddy economy and agricultural sovereignty.
They cite a precedent from Manmohan Singh's tenure regarding GM brinjal.
The commission criticizes the central government for lack of consultation.
Concerns include violation of seed rights and economic impact on farmers.
- Who
- The Telangana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission and its chairman M. Kodanda Reddy, along with other farmers.
- What
- Telangana farmers are urging the central government to withdraw its approval for genetically modified (GM) rice varieties.
- When
- The news is reporting on a recent decision.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- Farmers are concerned that GM rice could negatively impact the state's paddy economy, agricultural sovereignty, and farmers' livelihoods.
- Issue
- Approval of genetically modified rice varieties
- Organization
- Telangana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commission
- Key Figure
- M. Kodanda Reddy (Chairman)
- Concern
- Impact on paddy economy, agricultural sovereignty, and seed rights.
- Action
- Urging Centre to withdraw approval