[Genetic Engineering Appra...] In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified

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In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is

Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

Explanation:

Indian Government has setup organisation such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and safety of introducing GM-organism for public services. (Direct from NCERT).

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