Orissa government lifted stockholding limits on edible oils and oilseeds.

Ram Gopal Yadav (7 years ago)

The Orissa government has lifted stockholding limits on pulses, edible oilseeds and edible oils in view of the adequate supply and drop in prices. The stockholding limits on pulses have been lifted with immediate effect, as there is no shortage of pulses in the country and prices have fallen. Prior to the new order, a wholesaler was allowed to store upto 2,000 quintal of pulses, 1,000 quintal of edible oil seeds and 500 quintals of edible oils. Similarly, retailers were allowed to stock up to 50 quintal each of pulses and edible oil seeds and 20 quintals of oils.

India No decision yet on GM mustard commercial launch, Centre tells SC.

Ram Gopal Yadav (7 years ago)

No decision has been taken so far on clearance to commercial release of genetically modified mustard seed in India. The Centre submitted before the court that on Jul 24 it will file a detailed report on how it plans to go about the launch, including a tentative date by which the decision is likely to be taken. India has so far not allowed transgenic seed in food crop, and cotton is the only crop where genetically modified seeds are allowed for commercial use. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee had cleared a genetically modified brinjal seed for commercial use, but the government had put a moratorium on its release.