A. Science and Technology must be applied continuously to improve Indian Agriculture to enable Food Security. There is a need for better public understanding of new technology and its beneficial aspects. And most importantly, government, industry and ICAR/DBT/DST/CSIR should work together to address the challenges for the present and future science-based agricultural growth and development. Field trial of GM crops should be allowed through a functional regulatory system of GOI sooner than later.
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