India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, no compromise on agriculture or dairy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

February 5, 2026 6:33 PM

India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, no compromise on agriculture or dairy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the proposed India-US trade deal fully protects country’s agricultural and dairy sectors, asserting that there has been no compromise on farmers’ interests. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Chouhan said the government has ensured that India’s staple grains, millets, fruits, major crops and dairy products remain outside the scope of any market-opening measures that could harm domestic produc...

India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, says PM Modi

August 7, 2025 11:12 AM

India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and fishermen, describing them as the foundation of the nation's progress. Addressing the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said, “For us, the interest of farmers remains our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers.” “I know we will have to pay a heavy price for it, a...