To strengthen the biosafety management system in India with special emphasis on Risk Assessmnet and Management, Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification of LMOs, Socio Economic Considerations and Public awareness, to ensure adequate protection of human health and biodiversity from potential harm arising from all LMO-related activities.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3751
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Environment Programme
Approval FY
2011
Status
Project Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Union Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
6,000,000
GEF Project Grant
2,727,273
GEF Agency Fees
272,727

Timeline

Received by GEF
28 Aug 2008
Concept Approved
27 Jan 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
18 Aug 2011