PM Modi says India ready to supply food stock to world if WTO agrees
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi says India ready to supply food stock to world if WTO agrees

Deccan Chronicle  

Gandhinagar: Stating that he has discussed the issue of the global food shortage with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is ready to supply food stock to the world. PM Modi said that India can supply food stock if the World Trade Organisation comes on board. I suggested that if WTO gives permission, India is ready to supply food stock to the world from tomorrow," PM Narendra Modi said. "The development of Gujarat is necessary for the development of India," said PM Narendra Modi after inaugurating the hostel and education complex of "Shri Annapurnadham Trust" at Adalaj.

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India part of global solution on food security, says PM Modi
5 months ago

India part of global solution on food security, says PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India is now a food surplus country and is working to provide solutions for global food security and nutritional security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday at a global conference of agriculture economists. Modi said agriculture is at the centre of India’s economic policy, adding the recent Union Budget gave a big push to sustainable and climate-resilient …

WTO talks extend as leaders discuss ways to break impasse over agri, fisheries issues
10 months, 1 week ago

WTO talks extend as leaders discuss ways to break impasse over agri, fisheries issues

The Hindu  

WTO ministerial meeting has been extended by a day amid hectic parleys to bridge differences between developed and emerging economies on issues such as agriculture, fisheries subsidies, and e-commerce moratorium. New Delhi is pressing for a permanent solution to the issue of public stock holding of grains for food security programmes and has asked developed countries engaged in distant water …

World Food India 2023: Food sector has reached new heights, says Modi
1 year, 2 months ago

World Food India 2023: Food sector has reached new heights, says Modi

Hindustan Times  

India’s food diversity is a dividend for investors across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while inaugurating the second edition of the “World Food India 2023” at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to inaugurate the ‘World Food India 2023’ event, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi Addressing the three-day event, the …

World Food India's second edition to take place from November 3 to 5, announces Prahlad Patel
1 year, 2 months ago

World Food India's second edition to take place from November 3 to 5, announces Prahlad Patel

India TV News  

The second edition of the global mega food event, World Food India 2023, is scheduled to be organised from November 3 to 5 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. According to an official release, the Netherlands will be the ‘Partner Country’ in this edition of World Food India, while Japan and Vietnam are ‘Focus Countries’. Addressing the media on the …

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage
2 years, 1 month ago

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage

Live Mint  

India is working on developing the “world’s largest grain storage" programme by merging various schemes of the Union ministries of agriculture and farmers welfare; consumer affairs, food and public distribution; and food processing, two people aware of the development said. India’s centrally held cereal stocks, which supply subsidized grains to nearly 800 million people, slipped to a five-year low this …

DC Edit | I2U2 focus right: Unite on food security, clean energy
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | I2U2 focus right: Unite on food security, clean energy

Deccan Chronicle  

The interestingly-named I2U2 grouping and the summit of its leaders offer a reflection of the past, a picture of the present and a sneak peek at the future. And from the looks of it, the summit has left something for everyone to cheer as it has decided to channel technologies, know-how and capital to address the pressing issues humankind faces …

WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines
2 years, 6 months ago

WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines

India TV News  

Highlights WTO members have reached a string of deals and commitments aimed to limit overfishing WTO Director-General Nzogi Okonjo-Iweala concluded the WTO’s 1st ministerial conference in 4.5 yrs WTO members for 1st time concluded agreement with environmental sustainability, said Okonjo-Iweala World Trade Organization members have reached a string of deals and commitments aimed to limit overfishing, broaden production of COVID-19 …

India wants WTO to allow food export from public stock for international aid
2 years, 7 months ago

India wants WTO to allow food export from public stock for international aid

Firstpost  

The current WTO norms do not permit a member country to export food grains from public stock holdings as they are subsidised grains New Delhi: India wants the World Trade Organisation to allow exports of food grains from public stocks for international food aid and for humanitarian purposes, especially on government-to-government basis, an official said on Monday. India is also …

The View from India | All eyes on the Quad
2 years, 7 months ago

The View from India | All eyes on the Quad

The Hindu  

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo today, to attend the much-anticipated Quad leaders’ summit, where he will meet U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on May 24. While greater cooperation among Quad members in the Indo-Pacific will be a cornerstone of the leaders’ discussions, their meeting assumes further …

India calls out the West, says food grains shouldn\'t go the way of COVID vaccines
2 years, 7 months ago

India calls out the West, says food grains shouldn\'t go the way of COVID vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: Calling out the West, India on Wednesday said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding and discrimination amid the “unjustified increase” in food prices. Muraleedharan said the Indian government has recognised the sudden spike in global prices of wheat which put “our food security and those of …

WTO looking to resolve challenges for Indian food exports: Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 8 months ago

WTO looking to resolve challenges for Indian food exports: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

The World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is looking into resolving WTO rules that are making it difficult for India to export food grains to meet shortages in other countries, caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “Countries like India, which can probably supply are facing difficulties with WTO,” Ms. Sitharaman told reporters on Friday, …

India highlights its contribution to global food security, says will donate 50,000 MT wheat to Afghanistan
2 years, 8 months ago

India highlights its contribution to global food security, says will donate 50,000 MT wheat to Afghanistan

Firstpost  

India’s first secretary at UN Sneha Dubey reiterated the country will continue working with all other member-states and international organisations to collectively strengthen global food security, including in conflict-affected regions New York City: Highlighting the contribution India has made towards global food security, New Delhi on Thursday said that it is a basic minimum requirement, especially when the world is …

India welcomes findings of UN chief's Global Crisis Response Group on food purchases
2 years, 8 months ago

India welcomes findings of UN chief's Global Crisis Response Group on food purchases

Firstpost  

The findings had said the war in Ukraine is setting in motion a three-dimensional crisis - on food, energy and finance - that is resulting in cascading effects on a world economy which is already reeling under COVID-19 and climate change Geneva: India has welcomed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Global Crisis Response Group’s recommendation for exempting purchases of food by …

India to discuss IPR waiver on Covid vaccines, global trade issues during WTO DG's 3-day visit
3 years, 2 months ago

India to discuss IPR waiver on Covid vaccines, global trade issues during WTO DG's 3-day visit

India Today  

India will hold critical rounds of talks with the World Trade Organisation Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during her three-day visit, starting Wednesday. During their meetings, Indian ministers are expected to push for India’s proposals to be considered as far as the on-going negotiations in Geneva are concerned.” TOP ITEMS ON INDIA’S AGENDA Removal of restrictions on trade especially in health …

Offering Non-commercial, Humanitarian Food Assistance to Its Neighbours: India at WTO
4 years ago

Offering Non-commercial, Humanitarian Food Assistance to Its Neighbours: India at WTO

News 18  

India has always been at the forefront to provide food assistance at humanitarian and non-commercial grounds to the vulnerable populations of its neighbouring countries, according to a statement made by New Delhi at the General Council meeting of the WTO. “India has always been at the forefront of offering non-commercial, humanitarian food assistance bilaterally to the vulnerable populations of its …

India Seeks Permanent Solution from WTO on Food Stockholding Issue amid Covid-19 Crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

India Seeks Permanent Solution from WTO on Food Stockholding Issue amid Covid-19 Crisis

News 18  

India has asked the members of WTO to constructively engage in negotiations for a permanent solution to public stockholding for food security purposes, as committed in the ministerial conferences in Bali and Nairobi. According to statements delivered by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the WTO, Brajendra Navnit, at the meeting of General Council of WTO on July 22-23, …

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