The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt-Cotton in India, is under the union minister of

1 The regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and crops in India falls under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2 The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is the apex body responsible for granting permission for activities involving GMOs, including research, large-scale use, and commercial release, which includes the cultivation of genetically modified crops like Bt-Cotton. 3 The GEAC functions under the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (now Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change).