New Delhi, April 9 -- Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led a delegation to the third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday.

The meeting focused on enhancing regional cooperation in agricultural development, with discussions on fisheries and livestock cooperation.

Chouhan emphasised India's commitment to strengthening agricultural ties within BIMSTEC and highlighted initiatives such as direct cash transfers to farmers, improved access to institutional credit, and the promotion of organic and natural farming.

The one-day event was graced by the Agriculture Ministers and Senior Agriculture officials of the BIMSTEC countries: India, Ba...