Two years ago, on this day the Government of India placed a moratorium on the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India. The process of public consultation that preceded such a decision was also a rare gesture of deepening a democratic process of decision making on a technological issue. In the process several common sense voices were heard that showed the there-is-no-alternative-to-tec hnology voices for what they were - misplaced, misrepresenting and unnecessary.
This (not so) fictional work captures the essence of this dialogue and in its easy to read mode provides the lay intelligent reader a quick understanding of the different arguments surrounding the GM debate. Seek friends who can pick up copies in bulk for distribution.
Thank you.
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