Amritsar, Jan. 28 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Department of Botany & Biotechnology of BBK DAV College for Women organized a DBT sponsored Lecture on topic “GM CROPS” Lecture was delivered by Prof. Avinash Nagpal. Students of Medical & Biotechnology stream attended the Lecture. Mrs. Rashmi Kalia, Dr. Monika Bhardwaj, Dr. Poonam, Miss. Shelja, Miss. Simar & Miss Pawanjeet were present at the Lecture. Prof. Nagpal mentioned the benefits as well as recent technologies involved in the production of GM Crops. She also raised certain ethical issues relevant to production of GM Crops. Students were quite fascinated and thoughtful with recent advancements of various GM Crops and fruits & Products available in the market.
Prof. Nagpal also shed Light on the public concern for GM Crops i.e. whether they should be Labelled. She also high-lighted the fact that GM Crops are essentially pesticide free in contrast to Non GM Crops which receive pesticide sprays twice a week. In the end of Lecture Prof Avinash interacted with the students and awarded their queries. Students were really thoughtful and enjoyed this enlightening & stimulating presentation. At the end of seminar Memento was presented by Mrs. Rashmi Kalia HOD Botany Dept. as a token of thanks.