(a) whether the Government proposes to constitute a regulatory authority for bio- technology
to govern developments in this segment;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government proposes to constitute a regulatory authority for bio- technology
to govern developments in this segment;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) Yes Sir, Government is considering to set up a National Biotechnology Regulatory Authority
(b) & (c) The Authority would be set up as an independent, autonomous and professionally led
body to provide a single window mechanism for biosafety clearance of genetically modified
products and processes. Existing mechanisms, however, would continue till a full-fledged
body is created with the required infrastructure and fully functional autonomy. Details of
organization, scope, hierarchical flow of information, transparency of working, autonomy,
training and retraining of regulatory professionals, nature of legislation required are
currently being worked out.