Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. The release of transgenic crops in India is governed by the Indian Environment Protection Act, which was enacted in 1986. India regulators cleared the Bt brinjal, a genetically modified eggplant, for commercialisation in October 2009. Following opposition from some scientists, farmers and environmental groups a moratorium was imposed on its release in February 2010
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Response rates from 3.4k India voters.
73% Yes |
27% No |
52% Yes |
27% No |
17% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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4% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3.4k India voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 3.4k India voters.
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Unique answers from India voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
