Archive · 16 Aug 2025

India Prioritizes Farmers' Welfare in Trade Agreements

India Prioritizes Farmers' Welfare in Trade Agreements

Imagine the government is like a big helper for farmers.

The Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, promised farmers that they won't make any deals that hurt them.

He gave an example of how India can sell its farm products to the UK without paying extra taxes.

He warned that if other countries sell their cheap crops here, it could be bad for Indian farmers.

The minister also wants people to buy things made in India to help create jobs.

He's making sure the government helps farmers by solving problems, like when a weed killer damaged crops.

He also mentioned that scientists are visiting farms to help farmers grow more food.

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