Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Farmer Group Demands Non-GM Food Imports, Quality Checks
Farmers' group BKS wants the government to make sure that food coming into India isn't genetically modified (GM).
They want the government to follow the rules and check the food.
This request comes as India is talking to the US about trade and the US wants to sell GM foods.
BKS is also asking for rules about chemicals in all food and suggests a special way to label and sell organic food made with cows.
They believe that current farming methods using chemicals cause health problems and that organic farming is better for both people and the land.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) demands strict non-GM food imports.
BKS wants mandatory quality checks on imported food items.
The resolution coincides with India-US trade talks on GM soyabean and corn.
BKS seeks standards for chemical residues in all agricultural and processed food.
Cow-based organic food system with separate branding and certification suggested.
- Who
- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), a farmers' organization affiliated with RSS.
- What
- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is advocating for non-GM food imports and setting standards for food safety and organic farming.
- When
- The resolution was passed on July 26-27, and the article was published on July 28, 2025.
- Where
- Nagpur, India
- Why
- To ensure GM-free food imports, improve food safety, and promote cow-based organic agriculture for healthier food production.
BKS Stance
US Stance
GM Food Imports
BKS Stance
Strict compliance with non-GM import laws and quality checks.
US Stance
US seeking to allow GM soyabean and corn imports.
- Organization
- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS)
- Focus
- Non-GM food imports and food safety
- Meeting Location
- Nagpur
- Date of Resolution
- July 26-27
- Affiliation
- RSS