The handbook is prepared to create an informed public debate on Genetic Engineering in agriculture and this Introductory Manual is a contribution to this debate – a debate not just on GE in agriculture per se but on democratization of science and technology.

THE DRUGS AND COSMETICS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2005 A Bill further to amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Under examination with the Committee on Health and Family Welfare On adulterated and spurious drugs

The Task Force recommends that price regulation should be on the basis of ‘Essentiality’ of the drug and it should be applied only to formulations and not to upstream products, such as bulk drugs. No effort should be made to impose a uniform price, and only a ceiling price should be...

This report analyzes the ITRIPS agreement. It discuses the problems and stakes, and consequences of this agreement. The report also provides case studies related to the topic and finally gives a suggestive conclusion.

While welcoming the move to withdraw the Report of the Technical Expert Group on Patent Law Issues AIDAN has issued a statement that the group must not be allowed to re-submit the report. The matter must be referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee.

Rising drug prices and misuse of drugs: Calling Attention