New Delhi: Amid opposition allegations surrounding the India-US Trade Deal, Union Minister for Threshing and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday firmly stated that the try-on fully safeguards India’s agricultural interests, particularly those of the sublet and dairy sectors.
What did Shivraj say?
He underlined that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the deal reflects a new benchmark of diplomacy, minutiae and dignity, with the Prime Minister making it well-spoken from the outset that farmers’ interests are non-negotiable.
Addressing the media in Delhi, Chouhan reiterated that India’s staple grains, fruits, major crops, millets and dairy products remain completely secure and squatter no threat whatsoever.
He also emphasized that the interests of small and large farmers unwrinkled have been fully protected, and that the try-on will create fresh opportunities rather than risks for Indian agriculture.
What is the Clarification on Concerns Regarding Small Farmers and US Sublet Products?
Responding to the winds that over half of India’s population depends on threshing and that small farmers may be affected, the Minister unpreventable that no sudden or disruptive entry of foreign products will take place in the Indian market.
He stressed that no market segment has been opened in a manner that could harm Indian farmers, and all major crops, supplies grains, fruits and dairy products remain shielded.
On the ravages triggered by a recent tweet from the US Treasury Secretary well-nigh increased wangle for American sublet products, Chouhan said that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has once clarified the facts in Parliament.
He reiterated that India has not opened its markets in any way that puts pressure on domestic farmers, and that the protections for key agricultural commodities remain intact.
What Will Boost Rice, Spices and Textile Exports?
Highlighting the export potential unlocked by the agreement, Chouhan noted that India once exports rice to many countries, including the US, and recently recorded exports worth virtually Rs 63,000 crore. He stated that reduced tariffs will directly goody India’s rice, spices and textile exports, and that growth in textile exports will help millions of cotton-growing farmers.
The Minister guaranteed that the deal is unequivocally in the interest of Indian farmers and opens up new export avenues, despite the misinformation stuff spread by the opposition.
When asked well-nigh the opposition’s demand that the government explain the details of the trade deal in Parliament, the Minister reiterated that all details of the try-on would be shared in due course.
He emphasized that the cadre principle remains well-spoken and unchanged: the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected.
Why did Shivraj say well-nigh farmers?
Chouhan stressed the need for well-spoken liaison to prevent ravages or fear among farmers, given the enormous size of the agricultural sector.
He reaffirmed: “Farmers are our Annadata, the providers of life. Their welfare is the nation’s welfare, and their interests are veritably secure.”
In an emotional note, the Minister said that serving farmers is unreceptive to worship, and that the Modi government will protract to stand firmly with farmers at every step.
