The development of Bt brinjal was a case of bio-piracy, according to the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). According to sources, the NBA has finally concluded its year-long investigation and recommended action against the U.S. agri-business giant Monsanto and its Indian collaborators who developed and promoted the controversial, genetically modified vegetable.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/development-bt-brinjal-case-bio-piracy
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/priscilla-jebaraj
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/hindu-new-delhi
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bt-brinjal
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/monsanto
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mahyco
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity-act-2002
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture