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IN A snub to Sharad Pawar, who has been arguing for the introduction of Bt Brinjal, Uttarakhand has announced a ban on the genetically modified crop.

Dun/Bengaluru, : Uttarakhand on Friday became the first state in India to announce a ban on Bt brinjal even before the Centre takes a final decision on introduction of the controversial genetically modified crop.

The increasing population pressure and urbanisation in Uttarakhand after its formation had a detrimental effect on agriculture land

DEHRA DUN: Uttarakhand has banned cultivation, sale or consumption of the genetically modified Bt Brinjal with immediate effect. Announcing this here on Friday, Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the Bt Brinjal or genetically modified plant materials could not be allowed to play with the highly sensitive and rich eco-system or animal and human health of Uttarakhand.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) workshop on the subject of building resilience against climate change to ensure livelihood and food security in Uttarakhand began in Dehradun with a commitment by the State to help agriculture dependent communities in adapting to climate change.

The continued absence of a working scientific system of agriculture management in Uttarakhand for more than eight years after State formation has resulted in creating a situation in which the traditional step-farming method is providing a non-profitable enterprise for the native farmers.

The State Government plans to facilitate the farming of industrial hemp on about 30,000 hectares of barren land in Uttarakhand.

The fiber and wood pulp from the cultivated hemp will be used for manufacturing paper and fabric in the initial stages, according to official sources.

Expert committee report on environmental clearance to Loharinag Pala HEP Project on Bhagirathi submitted to MoEF recently. Has recommended cancellation of the project & called for decommissioning of existing dams on the river within reasonable timeframe.

Nainital Zoo officials have approached the higher authorities to procure a pair of Siberian tiger and tigress as the lone Siberian tiger in the zoo has almost completed its average life expectancy age.

The present investigation deals with effect of structural composition of agroforestry system, number of woody perennial involved in the sytem and the management of practices plays a major role in influencing the biomass level, carbon storage, CO2 mitigation potential and total carbon sequestration in trees.

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