In this short interview, Dr Villoo Morawala-Patell speaks out her mind on how to address the few key issues: 

Q: Is there any gap between the scientists and policy making mechanism at higher level, leading to mis-communication and mistrust? 

Yes there is a large gap between the scientists and the policy making mechanism. There needs to be a democratic inclusion in policy making. Also different stakeholders need to be brought in from the start.

Q: What is your comment on GEAC's inactivity in last one year? Has it really affected your research outcome so far?

Well I believe GEAC activity must be continuous and even if there is a ruling at the supreme court, the GEAC must continue to meet and go forward. Many things have affected the outcome of my work. I created something meaningful and significant. And it has been put on slow track by lack of funding and lack of regulations and clarity. 

Q: What are your expectations from the next government set to be formed in another couple of months?

Please make life and law simple for all. Let the country do well and stop the greed and politics. The only focus should be on how to make India competitive in the global world. Let there be more than one committee, spread the power, to the people by empowering them.