India has an edible oil problem. We simply don't produce enough of it. Last year we spent a whopping 19 billion US dollars importing vegetable oil, a 71% leap. GM mustard could deliver better yields when compared to some of the best mustard varieties in India right now. Almost 30% higher. Experts also believe that a commercial introduction of genetically modified or GM mustard could double the total acreage under oil seed cultivation.
In today's episode for 1st November 2022, we discuss India's dependence on imported edible oil and the introduction of genetically modified mustard.