Genetic Engineering- A tool with caution
Science City Organises webinar on GMOs
KESARI NEWS NETWORK (KAPURTHALA)- Pushpa Gujral Science City is conducting “22 days, 22 actions for Biodiversity” campaign as suggested by United Nations as a part of International Biodiversity Day celebrations. A series of activities and webinars involving students and general public are being organized since May 1, 2022 to spread the message for conservation of Biodiversity and its importance for the health of the planet. As a part of this campaign a webinar on “Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)-Views and Impact” was organized. Dr. (Prof.) K.C Bansal Secretary, National Academy of Agricultural Science and Member, Board of Directors, Global Plant Council was the key speaker at this occasion.
Earlier, PGSC also organised a webinar on “ Ethical behaviour & Social responsibility of business house” as a part of 22 day Campaign. Dr.Narinderjit Kaur Assistant Professor PG Department KMV College Jalandhar was the key speaker at this occasion. During her talk she said that various business houses are dependent on biodiversity. The level of dependency can vary across sectors and the loss of biodiversity is a critical risk for all. The ABS Mechanism set up by the government is a tool to ensure conservation and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of biodiversity use for business. If timely initiatives are not taken to conserve biodiversity then its impact could lead to disrupted supply chains and economic loss. Further, use of harmful chemicals in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries can harm the ecosystem & environment, thus, these industries are geared up to find vegan substitutes of it. These Business houses are supposed to lead global efforts in the movement to better protect the planet.