| Scheme Name | Launch Date | Ministry | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotech-KISAN (Krishi Innovation Science Application Network) | 2017 | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) | Aimed at increasing the adoption of agricultural biotechnology, including GM crops, in farmers’ fields to improve yields and income. |
| Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill (Proposed) | 2021 (Bill Draft) | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | A proposed bill to establish an independent regulatory authority for the commercialization of GM crops and their environmental safety. |
| Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) Approvals | Ongoing (since 1990s) | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Committee responsible for evaluating and granting approvals for the release of GM crops in India. |
