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
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.
@98PR2TS2yrs2Y
If they are safe and healthy and do more good than bad. Otherwise, no. Especially if not necessary.
@8ZVK73Q2yrs2Y
@8V8RS563yrs3Y
They should be allowed to patent after some legal reformation so that they are unable to abuse their patenting rights against farmers.
@8TDVLFM3yrs3Y
Yes. Bu at the sane time we should focus on organic food.
@8QM45YL4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it benefits the farmer
@9CPWVBQ1yr1Y
I support if they don't harm the health
@99CM2WY2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as its beneficial to consumers not produces
