It is argued that genetically modified food crops are required to ensure food security of India. Examine in view of concerns regarding introduction of GM crops.

Genetically modified food crops are crops who have been genetically engineered in a laboratory, include certain beneficial traits and remove extraneous defects. eg - Bt Cotton. Need of GM crops for food security of India: A Needed - 1. Increase food production and productivity as I am well concerned flood, drought, weather shocks 2. Less need of fertilizer, insecticide, increase land fertility & production making many are nutritious and good for nutritional food security. B Not needed - 1. India has enough production for

food security as ECI guidelines once overlooking. Need it of supply chain. 2. Most landmine (86%) are small & marginal who couldn't afford GM crops. 3. Environmental issues - 3.1. Reduce exotic & wild species which are more weather resilient. eg - Dn cotton grown is Bt cotton. 3.2. Biodiversity loss. 3.3. Insects and pests are targeted reducing flowering functions. 4. Monopoly of some firms may lead to exploitation of farmers and reduced production. Food security of India should be promoted by growing indigenous varieties with & to check and nutrition as, legal.