Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh announced the decision to put a moratorium on the release of Bt brinjal till such time independent scientific studies establish, to the satisfaction of both the public and professionals, the safety of the product from long-term view on impact on human health. Newsclick examines.

While the controversy on genetically modified foods rages in India, very similar issues are being debated in many parts of the world.While the controversy on genetically modified foods rages in India