Farmers will retain full freedom to choose between GM, hybrid, improved, or indigenous seed varieties.
The government has authorized a 10-year permit for environmental release, starting with a trial batch of approximately 80 kilograms of seed from Bayer.
Experts are urging the government to embrace genetically modified maize and soybeans to reduce feed costs and stabilise supply.
The authorisation, valid for 10 years, applies to products containing or produced from DP51291.
Regulators give Bayer, Rasi Seeds, and ICAR the green light to advance GM crop testing at designated sites.