Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan said here on Wednesday that the State government had taken its policy against
introduction of genetically modified crops in the State after examining the pros and cons.
However, there was scope for further studies on the technology, the Chief Minister said in reply to questions from the media at his weekly Cabinet briefing.
Mr. Achuthanandan said that that he had received no complaints against K. G. Bhaskaran, brother of the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission K. G. Balakrishnan and special government pleader at Kerala High Court. Action would be taken if any complaint is received. (Mr.Bhaskaran has gone on leave against the background of allegations against him.)
Kannur Airport:
The Chief Minister said that no decision had been taken on allocation of shares of the proposed Kannur airport to private applicants. A substantial portion of the shares were proposed to be issued to small investors. There was no plan to deal with bigwigs.
