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WTO Ministerial Meeting Extended: Differences Persist on Key Issues

The WTO ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi faces a one-day extension as developed and emerging economies grapple with unresolved differences in areas like agriculture, fisheries subsidies, and e-commerce....

India Makes Strong Case for Food Security in WTO Agriculture Talks

India emphasized the significance of prioritizing food security and livelihoods over solely trade interests during WTO negotiations on agriculture. The country highlighted the need for a permanent solution to the public stockholding issue to combat hunger in developing nations....

G33 Nations Seek Permanent Solution for Public Stockholding at WTO Meet

The G33 group of developing countries, including India, has expressed concern over the lack of progress in agriculture trade negotiations and urged WTO members to find a permanent solution for public stockholding of grains for food security....

Extension of Free Ration Scheme Will Not Impact Fiscal Consolidation Path: Finance Secretary

Finance Secretary T V Somanathan expressed confidence in adhering to the 5.9% fiscal deficit target and stated that the extension of the free ration scheme will not affect the fiscal consolidation path. The PMGKAY scheme, which provides 5 kilograms of free foodgrains per month to 81.35 crore poor people, has been extended for another five years at a cost of Rs 11.80 lakh crore....

Global Economy Tremors: The Impact of Rice Export Limitations

The global food industry is interconnected in ways that extend beyond the dinner table. One of the staples of this industry is rice, a primary food source for a significant portion of the global population. A potential curb on rice exports ...

WTO should go for 'back-to-back' meetings: India

Reiterating its tough stand, India has suggested that WTO should go for 'back-to-back' meetings for a permanent solution to its food security issues and review the progress in October. India has made it clear that it will not adopt the ...