Greenpeace and RTI together receive Victory

In the beginning of last year environmental watch dog Green Peace approached Sakshi for a RTI training for their campaigners. From that training their two campaigners Jaikrishna and Divya got on to the case of the Department of Bio technology which is the approving body for testing and release of genetically modified crops in India. After a long drawn out battle, this April, the CIC directed the Dept of Bio technology to make the information on the toxicity of GM crops public. This information has been a secret despite the risks it has for every Indian. With the information in the public domain, it is now possible to analyze the feasibility of the products in view of the environmental effects and human consumption. The issue of Genetic Engineering is being widely debated across the world on account of its detrimental impacts. It is evident the RCGM has not used the right kind of protocols for bio-safety testing. It is a giant leap for Activists as it opens doors to the secretive realm of biotechnology. Ultimately the Right to Know of citizens regarding the industry and its impacts has been assured. Thanks to RTI again!