Pankaj Jain, Feb. 5 -- Amid opposition allegations over the India-US Trade Deal, union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday asserted that there has been no compromise whatsoever on India's agriculture or dairy sectors, stating that farmers' interests remain fully protected.
He categorically stated that India's staple grains, fruits, major crops, millets and dairy products are completely secure and face no threat from the deal.
"The interests of both small and large farmers have been safeguarded. This agreement creates opportunities, not risks, for Indian agriculture," the Minister said.
Responding to concerns that small farmers could be adversely affected, Chouhan clarified t...