|
Who wants to be a lab rat? |
|
Hyderabad,
September 24, 2008: A unique consumer mobilization campaign on
Genetically Modified (GM) foods called "I Am No Lab Rat"
was launched in the city today by famous actress and environmental
activist Ms Amala Akkineni. The campaign intends to create awareness
amongst urban consumers about what GM foods are, the known health
impacts of such foods and the fact that consumers will have no
choices left if GM foods are allowed in. This campaign, jointly
undertaken by organizations like Association for India's
Development-Hyderabad, Bhumi, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
(CSA), Chetna Organic and COVA is part of a larger movement
spearheaded by the Coalition for a GM-Free India.
|
|
Read more...
|