Petition to National Biodiversity Authority to take action on Environment Support Group's complaint of biopiracy against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and their collaborators promoting Bt Brinjal
Shri M. F. Farooqui, IAS.,
Chairman,
National Biodiversity Authority,
(Full Addl. Charge)
&
Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India,
5th Floor, TICEL Bio Park,
Taramani, Chennai - 600 113.
Tel: 91-044-2254 1805
Fax: 91-044-2254 1073
E-mail: [email protected]
8th August 2011
Dear Shri. Farooqui,
As you are aware, Environment Support Group has filed a complaint against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and their collaborators in promoting Bt Brinjal in violation of India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992. This complaint has been pending adjudication by the National Biodiversity Authority for over a year now, notwithstanding comprehensive investigations that have been undertaken by Karnataka State Biodiversity Board.
The Authority which has not found the necessary time and resource to adjudicate the matter with due dispatch, has now proceeded to process an application from Monsanto Holdings to access onions in India for hybridisation and possible commercial release. Such double standards is not an healthy indicator that the Authority is independently and rigorously implementing Biological Diversity Act in order to protect our biological resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
When the Authority meets on 9th August 2011, it is imperative that it takes a decision on the pending complaint of biopiracy against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and its collaborators. Such action is imperative on the part of the regulatory Authority and will build public confidence that it is not dithering in taking a correct decision due to extraneous pressures.
We also demand that pending adjudication of this matter, no application must be processed for accessing biological resources of India from any of the agencies being investigated on grounds of biopiracy. Such a policy is consistent with best practices employed by the Government of India and also with various Supreme Court decisions – most recently in banning mining by all as a measure of taking action against widespread illegal mining in Bellary district of Karnataka.
We hope that the Authority will take appropriate decisions with due dispatch to safeguard India's biodiversity and the wider public interest.
Updates
August 7, 2011
The lack of transparency from the National Biodiversity Authority regarding the reported violations remains a primary concern for our team. We are currently compiling additional evidence to ensure the regulatory bodies cannot ignore the legal implications of this case.
August 7, 2011
The scale of the response to this petition demonstrates a clear public demand for accountability regarding our biological resources. This collective momentum confirms that the National Biodiversity Authority must address these serious concerns without further delay.
Reached 100 supporters
August 7, 2011
6 Comments
Bt brinjal is a disaster waiting to happen. stop them before they ruin our native biodiversity forever!
really hope the officials actually listen for once. farmers are the backbone of india not big corps
Monsanto has done enough damage already. Stay out of our seeds and our farms.
Why are we letting these companies steal what belongs to our farmers and the soil of this country? shameful.
They want to control everything we eat. Keep them away from our crops.
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Petition to National Biodiversity Authority to take action on Environment Support Group's complaint of biopiracy against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and their collaborators promoting Bt Brinjal
Shri M. F. Farooqui, IAS.,
Chairman,
National Biodiversity Authority,
(Full Addl. Charge)
&
Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India,
5th Floor, TICEL Bio Park,
Taramani, Chennai - 600 113.
Tel: 91-044-2254 1805
Fax: 91-044-2254 1073
E-mail: [email protected]
8th August 2011
Dear Shri. Farooqui,
As you are aware, Environment Support Group has filed a complaint against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and their collaborators in promoting Bt Brinjal in violation of India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992. This complaint has been pending adjudication by the National Biodiversity Authority for over a year now, notwithstanding comprehensive investigations that have been undertaken by Karnataka State Biodiversity Board.
The Authority which has not found the necessary time and resource to adjudicate the matter with due dispatch, has now proceeded to process an application from Monsanto Holdings to access onions in India for hybridisation and possible commercial release. Such double standards is not an healthy indicator that the Authority is independently and rigorously implementing Biological Diversity Act in order to protect our biological resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
When the Authority meets on 9th August 2011, it is imperative that it takes a decision on the pending complaint of biopiracy against M/s Mahyco/Monsanto and its collaborators. Such action is imperative on the part of the regulatory Authority and will build public confidence that it is not dithering in taking a correct decision due to extraneous pressures.
We also demand that pending adjudication of this matter, no application must be processed for accessing biological resources of India from any of the agencies being investigated on grounds of biopiracy. Such a policy is consistent with best practices employed by the Government of India and also with various Supreme Court decisions – most recently in banning mining by all as a measure of taking action against widespread illegal mining in Bellary district of Karnataka.
We hope that the Authority will take appropriate decisions with due dispatch to safeguard India's biodiversity and the wider public interest.
Updates
August 7, 2011
The lack of transparency from the National Biodiversity Authority regarding the reported violations remains a primary concern for our team. We are currently compiling additional evidence to ensure the regulatory bodies cannot ignore the legal implications of this case.
August 7, 2011
The scale of the response to this petition demonstrates a clear public demand for accountability regarding our biological resources. This collective momentum confirms that the National Biodiversity Authority must address these serious concerns without further delay.
Reached 100 supporters
August 7, 2011
6 Comments
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. protect our food security.
Bt brinjal is a disaster waiting to happen. stop them before they ruin our native biodiversity forever!
really hope the officials actually listen for once. farmers are the backbone of india not big corps
Monsanto has done enough damage already. Stay out of our seeds and our farms.
Why are we letting these companies steal what belongs to our farmers and the soil of this country? shameful.
They want to control everything we eat. Keep them away from our crops.
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