The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of :

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Correct answer: Environment and Forests. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the regulatory body responsible for granting environ- mental release of genetically modified (GM) crops like Bt Cotton in India, while the final approval for commercial cultivation is de- cided by the central government.  It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It was established under the 1989 Rules, which were framed under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.  It oversees the safety assessment of GM crops before their commercial release. Final approvals for cultivation are based on GEAC’s recommendations, but the central government makes the final decision after considering inputs from other stakeholders like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture.” 161

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of :

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