Cooking Institute of the Gujrat Research Society says "No-to-GE"

Gujarat Research Society

It was supposed to be just another class for the students of Gujarat Research Society on the Monday, 7^th September 2009, but it turned out to be a very eventful session for them. A group of young volunteers from Greenpeace India, all college students, were present to raise awareness on the issue of Genetically Modified food crops. This enthusiastic group of over 15 students, mostly housewives had an interactive session with the young volunteers in their classroom, where they learnt about gene technology and its consequent health impacts. A few light moments were shared when the documentaries were screened. The students, totally unaware about GE technology raised a few questions like 'how would one identify which crop is GE and which organic?' "That is the main issue," said one of the volunteers conducting the session, "awareness is highly essential because GE food might look better than the usual food products which are available in the market."

The students were very much disturbed on learning that such things exist and consumers aren't even aware about it. To show their concern, they wrote letters in protest of GE food crops stating that they do not support GE and want it to be banned in India, as in other countries.

"You are doing a very good job, keep it up!" said Shirish Barodia, the spokesperson of Gujarat Research Society to the volunteers of Greenpeace. He was very proactive and keen on having further association with Greenpeace. The event ended with a lot of gratitude being expressed by the management and the students of Gujarat Research Society.

also on Greenpeace Website:- Safe Food Now