(a) whether it is a fact that non approved 3rd kind Bt cotton is being cultivated in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) whether the Government proposes to conduct an in-depth investigation on the availability of such non-permitted Bt cotton seeds in the country and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): Yes, Madam. Few cases of cultivation of non-approved 3rd kind Bt. Cotton have been reported in States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
(b): Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee (FISEC) under the Department of Bio-Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology has been constituted for in depth investigation on the availability of such non permitted BT cotton seeds in the Country.
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