In India, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use. GEAC comes under the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOE & F) while the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM) comes under the Department of Biotechnology.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established by the Government of India in September 1942 as an autonomous body that has emerged as the largest research and development organisation in India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.