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India uses peace clause fifth time, for rice subsidies given in 2022

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India uses peace clause fifth time, for rice subsidies given in 2022

New Delhi: India has, for the fifth time, invoked the peace clause for exceeding the 10% ceiling on support it offered its rice farmers. The country informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the value of its rice production in 2022-23 was $52.8 billion while it gave subsidies worth $6.39 billion, which comes out to … Read more

Amidst protests, India launches digital facility for foreign investors to connect with farmers

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Amidst protests, India launches digital facility for foreign investors to connect with farmers

New Delhi: In the midst of farmer agitation India on Wednesday launched a digital interface for foreign investors and players to connect with farmers directly. MEA’s first ever economic diplomacy portal that was launched by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will boost incomes of the farming community as it will enable them to connect with the … Read more