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10 2021 | Spectrum | Volume 14 Number 6
10 2020 | Spectrum | Volume 14 Number 6
Human Gene Editing:

Both Sides of the Coin

SHASHANK IYENGAR comes with some unignorable
disadvantages too. Altering the
Gene editing is the method DNA of an organism is an uphill
of making changes to specific battle especially because it deals
parts of a gene in the DNA with the health of the progeny.
which has been made faster, Genetic codes are extremely
cheaper, and more accurate by specific in nature and a change (Left) India-Myanmar Friendship Road, Moreh, Manipur. (Right) The success of India’s
recent developments in science in their sequence could lead to Look East Policy depends on swift restoration of Democratic Government in Myanmar
and technology. diseases like sickle cell anaemia.
Many religious tenets argue that
Almost 4% of the babies born altering of the gene is against Manipur’s tryst with South East Asia
every year have some type of the creator and is also against
genetic disorder which can be all moral and ethical values of
cured by genetic engineering. humans. ADITHYA R temporarily which affected local
Furthermore, modifying the genes trade. However, In February However, the locals
not only increases the life span Focusing just on the safety India’s rocky relationship 2021, The Military Junta
but also the quality of the life. risks and the medical implications with several neighbors made seized power and detained are confident in
For instance, in August 2017, overlook the several solemn it harder for establishing trade Myanmar’s Democratic Icon,
Chinese researchers fortuitously social risks which gene editing routes via land. However, the Aung San Suu Kyi and other border’s reopening
managed to alter the genes of could pose. The availability of India-Myanmar Friendship pro democratic leaders. India’s as local trade has
a human embryo to rectify a treatment to different social Road located in Manipur’s constant support to Myanmar’s
genetic disorder, Hypertrophic groups in the society, inclusivity remote town of Moreh provides democratic movements and taken place even
Cardiomyopathy, that is life of different groups, and the an ideal solution. Despite its China’s growing support to
threatening. With the help of decision of the diseases where establishment in 2001, lack of the military junta could result during the long
genome editing, the embryos these methods can be applied investment towards expanding in extension of the border’s
are areas which remain obscure
formed were devoid of this when it comes to human gene connectivity has reduced its closure. However, the locals are periods of military
disorder gene which, if left editing. Thus, it is important to significance to just small scale confident in border’s reopening
unaltered, could have caused take these into consideration as trade between locals on either as local trade has taken place rule in Myanmar
a tension to the heart muscles. well in the future when dealing side of the border. However, even during the long periods of
the current leadership’s Look
Despite its advantages, it with altering genes. East Policy took centre stage military rule in Myanmar. India’s external issues without disturbing
tug of war between handling
to counter China’s Belt and Manipur’s insurgent groups India’s broader partnership
between India and ASEAN
Road Initiative by fastening and Myanmar’s democratic countries would be vital for the
the construction of the India- progress has forced the country prosperity of South and South
Myanmar-Thailand trilateral to take a neutral stance. The East Asian corridor. Manipur’s
highway with plans to further trilateral highway’s construction melting pot of different trading
expand connectivity to Vietnam is expected to be completed communities such as Kukis,
via Cambodia which could by 2021. India’s shift towards Meiteis, Tamils, Biharis, Marwaris
potentially revive India’s historic developing the infrastructure and and Nepalis and improving
affinity with South East Asia. connectivity between North East Moreh’s infrastructure as a trade
The Corona Virus has forced Provinces, especially Manipur hub proves to be crucial for the
Structure of the human DNA closure of Moreh’s border road and handling the internal and province’s progress.

A workshop on Entrepreneurship for Self-Help Groups

STAFF WRITER and marketing” at Government livelihood and economic self- were felicitated by Dr. Deepa Rathinarajasingam gave the
Middle School Campus, Orathur sustainability through the creation (Associate Professor, SRMIST importance of spirulina towards
SRM Institute of Science village. Under the Unnat Bharat of employment opportunities, & Village coordinator, Orathur), health and the environment.
and Technology (SRMIST), Abhiyan, SRMIST has adopted health and hygiene, education, Dr. B. Samuel Jacob (Assistant He explained the process of
Kattankulathur and Pudhiya eight villages (Orathur, Kolathur, energy, clean water and sanitation. Professor, SRMIST, Village production through a virtual
Thalaimurai Foundation together Chettipunyam, Nattarasanpattu, Over 100 peoples from eight coordinator, Nattarsanpattu) and tour of their facility which is an
with ISRB EXPOTM Indian Small Thenmelpakkam, Patravakkam, villages including ladies, self- Mr.S. Sridhar (Health Inspector, integrated farm. Different products
and Rural Business Exposition Anjur, and Kalivandhapattu.) from help group members and youths SRMIST) respectively. such as cosmetics, bath soaps,
conducted “Entrepreneurship Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram participated in this event. The health drinks and food items
Orientation Programme on Areca district. The institute constantly welcome address was given by The sessions were very prepared from Spirulina were
plates and spirulina production works on improving rural Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate informative and the speakers exhibited and the participants
Director (Campus Life), UBA addressed the gathering about were enthusiastic to note the
– Nodal officer at SRMIST. the opportunities. In areca employment opportunities through
He encouraged participants to plate manufacturing, Mr. this technology. The meeting
seek advice from the expert Pavendhan gave the information was interactive throughout and
speakers for starting their own on raw materials procurement, concluded with a vote of thanks
venture. Resource persons vendors, manufacturing process, by Mr.Vijayagopal (Pudhiya
Mr.Pavendhan (Managing machinery cost, financial route Thalaimurai Foundation) where
Director, Evergreen Industries, for establishing the unit and he acknowledged the SRMIST
Chennai), Mr.Rajarathnasingam marketing (export). Some of and the PT foundation for
(Project Coordinator, Integrated the participants are encouraged organizing the event smoothly
farm and Spirulina production), to visit their manufacturing and intended to organize such
Mr.Vijayagopal (Pudhiya facility and get trained for events in forthcoming days in
Thalaimurai Foundation) making different utensils. Mr. other villages too.