India’s First ‘Green Forge’ GM Crop Research Complex Opens at NABI Mohali

# India’s First ‘Green Forge’ GM Crop Research Complex Opens at NABI Mohali ### Why in News? India’s first **‘Green Forge’ complex** was inaugurated at **BRIC-NABI, Mohali** for controlled research on **genetically modified (GM) crops**. ### Key Details - The facility can recreate conditions such as **light, humidity and temperature**, allowing researchers to test how crops may perform under different environments. - It combines controlled cultivation with **AI and simulation tools** to study crop suitability for different geographical regions. - A **GM crop** is a crop whose genetic material has been deliberately altered using biotechnology to introduce or study specific traits. - The facility forms part of a broader bio-manufacturing ecosystem that includes specialised **biofoundries and manufacturing hubs**. ### Exam Connect - **BRIC-NABI** → National Agri-food & Biomanufacturing Institute → Mohali - **GM crops** → crops with deliberately modified genetic material