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Panel to discuss human cloning

NEW DELHI DEC. 29. In the wake of human cloning reports, a Government committee which looks into all aspects of stem cell research, including cloning, is meeting next month to consider the developments in the area and India's stand on the issue. ``The National Bioethics Committee under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is meeting on January 10. Though a regular meeting, it will discuss the complex issue of human cloning along with several other areas in the light of claims of the first cloned baby,'' Manju Sharma, DBT secretary, said.

Ms. Sharma said the committee had considered all facets of stem cell research while framing the country's policy according to which the Government would not support any cloning effort for reproductive purpose. Thus there would not be any effort towards human cloning in the country.

PTI

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