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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services?

  • Bio-safety committee

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  • Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

  • Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation

Answer

C.

Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

Genetic engineering Approval Committee regulates reserach and safety of Genetically Modified (GM)  organisms for public services in India. This committee is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFC).

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