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Main
functions
To bring out manuals of guidelines specifying producers for
regulatory process on GMOs in research, use and applications including in
industry with a view to ensure environmental safety.
To review all on going r-DNA projects involving high risk
category and controlled field experiments
To lay down producers for restriction or prohibition,
production, sale, import & use of GMOs both for research and applications.
To permit experiments with category III risks and above with
appropriate containment.
To authorize imports of GMOs/ transgenes/ transgenic seeds
for research purposes.
To guide the applicant to generate relevant biosafety data on
transgenic materials in appropriate test systems.
To examine information on
preparation of MCB and WCB; QC tests conducted on the cell line; approaches
adopted for expression of target gene in the host cell line; genetic
analysis including copy number of inserts, stability;
level of expression of target gene; description of production process;
growth kinetics; fermentation parameters; in-process control
measures; quality control & quality assurance data;
approaches adopted for extraction and purification of the target gene
product; examine data on physico-chemical, biochemical, immunological and
pharmacological characterization of the bulk;
characterization of the finished formulation; acceptability criteria for
bulk and formulation as per IP, USP, BP or other national/international
specifications etc; efficacy tests on the target product; trial batch
fermentation data on the product; estimation of contaminants like DNA, RNA,
lipids, carbohydrates, proteins etc, derived from the host organism and any
toxic processing materials in the product;
To approve the
protocols for conducting animal toxicity and allergenicity studies and
examination of in-process and final QC data on the product etc; to submit
its recommendation on the preclinical studies/data directly to the DCGI; for
the products from Risk group III & above organisms, to examine the
information on containment facilities at the R&D and production sites as
well as the results of the pre-clinical studies and submit their
recommendations both to the GEAC and DCGI.
To authorize field
experiments in 20 acres in multi-locations in one crop season with up to one
acre at one site.
To examine the data
generated in the Lab & Green house on the points like: source and sequence
of trans-gene; cloning strategy; characteristics of expression vector(s);
characteristics of inserted genes with detailed sequences;
characteristics of promoters; transformation/cloning methods of target gene;
genetic analysis including copy number of inserts, stability, level of
expression of trans-gene, characterization of expressed gene product; mode
of action of gene product; compositional analysis; description of the host
plant; rationale for the development of transgenic plants in terms of
agronomic, nutritional and other benefits; centers of origin of the host
plant; geographical distribution of the host plant in the country of
development;
To evaluate the data on
back crossing duration; seed setting characteristics; germination rates;
phenotypic characteristics; target gene efficacy tests; observations on the
implications of toxicity and allergenicity, if any during handling, etc.
(These points are indicative only. Depending up on the nature and
characteristics of the target gene & the transgenic crop additional
information may require to be generated).
Also to evaluate information generated during
the contained open field trials on the transgenic crops on the points like:
comparison of germination rates and phenotypic characteristics; study of
gene flow; possibility of transfer of gene to near relatives through out
crossing; implications of out crossing; invasiveness; possibility of weed
formation; susceptibility to diseases and pests; toxicity and allergenicity
implications of plants/fruits/seeds and any other plant parts; food/feed
safety evaluation in animals; handling procedures for allergenic
substances; agronomic advantages etc.
To inform and recommend to
the GEAC about the containment facilities at R&D and production sites.
(Copied from
www.dbtbiosafety.nic.in
website) |
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S. No. |
Name, Designation
and Address |
Position
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1. |
Dr. V.P. Kamboj, Ex-Director, CDRI and
CSIR Emeritus Scientist,
Central Drug Research Institute,
Chattar Manzil, Post Box. No. 173,
Lucknow - 226 001.
e-mail:
kambojvp@yahoo.com |
Chairman |
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2. |
Prof. M. Udaya Kumar, Professor,
Department of Crop Physiology,
University of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal,
GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065.
Phone: 080-2363 6713
e-mail:
udayakumar_m@yahoo.com |
Co-Chairman |
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3. |
Dr. N.T. Yaduraju, Principal Scientist
Division of Agronomy,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa
Campus, New Delhi ‑ 110 012.
Phone: 011-2584 1488;
Fax : 011-2584 6420
e-mail:
yaduraju@yahoo.co.uk |
Member |
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4. |
Dr. Rakesh Tuli (CSIR Nominee)
National Botanical Research Institute,
Rana Pratap Marg, P.B. No. 436,
Lucknow - 226 001.
Phone: 0522-220 5849# 324:
Fax: 0522-220 5836
e-mail:
rakeshtuli@hotmail.com;
rakeshtuli23@rediffmail.com |
Member |
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5. |
Dr. J. Nagaraju, Staff Scientist& Chief,
Laboratory of Molecular genetics,
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics,
4-87/1, ECIL Road, Nacharam,
Hyderabad - 500 076.
Phone: 040-2717 1427(D); 040-2715 1344# 1100(O),
1120(L)
Fax: 040-2715 5610/2715 5479
e-mail:
jnagaraju@mailcity.com |
Member |
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6. |
Dr. T.P. Rajendran, ADG (Plant Protection)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),
Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110 001.
e-mail:
tprajendran@yahoo.com |
Member |
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7. |
Dr. V.V.S. Suryanarayana, Principal Scientist,
Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024.
Phone: 080-2341 8078
e-mail:
veluvarthy@yahoo.com |
Member |
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8. |
Dr. B.M. Khadi, Director,
Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR),
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Post Bag No. 2, Shankar Nagar P.O.,
Nagpur - 440 010.
Phone: 07103-275 536
Fax : 07103-275 529
e-mail:
cicrngp@rediffmail.com |
Member |
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9. |
Dr. A.R. Reddy, Professor,
Department of Plant Sciences,
School of Life Sciences,
University of Hyderabad,
Hyderabad - 500 046.
Phone: 040-2301 0265;
Fax: 040 2301 0145
e-mail:
arjulsl@uohyd.ernet.in |
Member |
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10. |
Dr. V. Siva Reddy, Group Leader,
Plant Biology: Plant transformation,
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology,
P.O. Box No. 10504,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110 067.
Phone: 011-2618 1212(L); 2618 9358/9360/ 94361/2619
5007 # 351
Fax : 011-2616 2316
e-mail:
vsreddy@icgeb.res.in |
Member |
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11. |
Prof. Har Narayan Gour,
Professor and Head,
Department of Plant Pathology,
Rajasthan College of Agriculture,
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and
technology
Udaipur - 313 001, Rajasthan.
Phone: 0294-241 3612;
Fax: 0294-242 0447
e-mail:
gour_hn@sancharnet.in |
Member |
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12. |
Dr. Rakesh K. Jain, Scientist-F,
Institute of Microbial Technology,
Sector 39A, Chandigarh - 160 036
Phone: 0172-269 0908/5215/5225
Fax: 0172-269 0585/0632
E-mail:rkj@imtech.res.in;
rakesh110@yahoo.com |
Member |
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13. |
Dr. Hemant J. Purohit, Head,
Environmental Genomics Unit,
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),
Nehru Marg, Nagpur - 440 020.
Phone: 0712-2241 974;
Telfax: 0712-2249 883
e-mail:
hemanthdrd@hotmail.com |
Member |
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14. |
Dr. A.K. Panda, Staff Scientist,
National Institute of Immunology,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi - 110 067 |
Member |
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15. |
Dr. P. Kondaiah, Professor,
Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development &
Genetics,
Indian Institute of Science, Maleswaram,
Bangalore - 560 012.
Phone: 080-2293 2688
Fax : 080-23360 0999
e-mail:
paturu@mrdg.iisc.ernet.in |
Member |
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16. |
Dr. Debi P. Sarkar,
Professor & Head,
Department of Biochemistry,
University of Delhi South Campus,
Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi - 110 021.
Phone: 011-2411 1967/2411 6178 (L)
Fax: 011-2411 0283/ 2411 5270
e-mail:
dpsarkar59@rediffmail.com |
Member |
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17. |
Dr. B. Sesikeran, Dy. Director,
Head Pathology Division,
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN),
Jamai-Osmania PO.
Hyderabad - 500 007.
Phome: 040-2700 8921# 309
Fax: 040-2701 9074
e-mail:
sesikeran@gmail.com |
Member |
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18. |
Dr. N.B. Singh,
Assistant Director General (Seeds)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),
Room No. 214, Krishi Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110 001 |
Member |
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19. |
Dr. Balram Ghosh, Scientist-F, (CSIR Nominee)
Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology,
University Campus, Mall Road,
Delhi - 110 007 |
Member |
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20. |
Dr. O.P. Agarwal, EMS, (Nominee, ICMR)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
Prof. V. Ramalingaswamy Bhawan,
Ansari Nagar, Post Box No.4911,
New Delhi - 110 029.
e-mail:
op_agarwal@yahoo.com |
Member |
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21. |
Dr. A.K. Singh, Director
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR),
Pusa Campus,
New Delhi - 110 012
Phone: 011-2584 3697
Fax : 011-2585 1495/ 2578 5619
e-mail:
director@nbpgr.ernet.in |
Member |
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22. |
Sh. Satyapal Shani
Technical Officer (Drug),
Room No. 547, Drug Section,
Directorate General of Health Services,
Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi 110 011.
e-mail:
satyapalshani@msn.com |
Member |
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23. |
Dr. K. K. Tripathi,
Adviser,
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of
India
New Delhi
- 110 003
Tel: 011-24361559
Email: kkt@dbt.nic.in |
Member Secretary |
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24. |
Dr. K.S. Charak,
Scientist-F,
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of
India
New Delhi
- 110 003 |
Official Member |
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25. |
Dr. Bindu Dey,
Scientist-F,
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of
India
New Delhi
- 110 003 |
Official Member |
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26. |
Dr. Suchita Ninawe,
Scientist-E,
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of
India
New Delhi
- 110 003 |
Official Member |
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