Nine Reasons to Say NO to GM Seeds

1. GM seeds have many harmful effects on health.
2. "Internationally about 30 tests are prescribed before a country can allow GM seeds. However, India has done only 6-7 tests.
3. The so called “Expert Committee (EC2)” set up by the GEAC to conduct tests on BT Brinjal has lost its credibility.
4. There is no shortage or immediate threat to Brinjal production in India.
5. Thousands of cattle died in Andhra Pradesh by consuming BT Cotton and caused severe allergies and other illnesses to farm workers . Andra Pradesh government has banned Genetically Modified seeds in the state.
6. India is the center of Origin / Diversity of Brinjal.
7. Most other countries and several states in India have banned GM due to its health hazards.
8. Monopoly of a foreign corporate on the food security of India is dangerous.
9. Damage to the soil and the entire ecosystem.