“Due to the increasing demand for maize and the pressure of higher production, today the discussion about genetically modified (GM) maize is gaining momentum. GM corn varieties are engineered for insect resistance and related trait value. According to the people who support GM maize, GM maize can play an important role in overcoming the agricultural challenges of maize. But The risks and apprehensions associated are not entirely unfounded. Cultivation of GM crops may face a myriad of problems such as biosafety, environmental impact, farmer autonomy, and consumer preferences. Hence the commercialization of GM maize continues to be debated on many platforms in India.