India-UK Trade Deal: Govt to hold 1,000 outreach programmes.
The government will organise as many as 1,000 outreach programmes, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, awareness drives and feedback sessions, in the next 20 days across the country to sensitise industry and states on the India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), which was signed on July 24. The exercise is aimed at ensuring effective implementation and maximising benefits from the pact.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Food and Agriculture Partnership: Opportunities on the Horizon with the UK-India deal.
The Modi 3.0 administration is planning to expand FTAs with nearly 8-10 countries currently in negotiations, marking a great initiative to get Indian products an advantageous position in the global market. These agreements are expected to reduce tariffs on everyday commodities and open new doors for our exporters— benefitting all geographies involved.
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Price of Gobindobhog rice doubles amid low supply & rising demand from South India, Middle East.
The price of Geographical Indication tagged Gobindobhog rice has doubled at the retail end in the last seven months as there has been a demand-supply mismatch. Demand has shot up from southern parts of the country and the Middle East, while there is a shortage in last year’s Kharif crop.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'Full support will be extended for agriculture and rural development in Rajasthan' – Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The two leaders held a meaningful discussion on various matters related to the comprehensive development of the rural and agricultural sectors. Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Agriculture Secretary Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Rural Development Secretary Shri Shailesh Singh, Director General of ICAR Dr. M.L. Jat, and senior officials from both central ministries and the Rajasthan government were also present.
Source: pib.gov.in
Setting up of Cold Chain projects under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited proposals through Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 27.05.2025 under Scheme for Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Cold Chain scheme) of PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY) from eligible entities (prospective entrepreneurs) across the country for setting up of Cold Chain projects. The last date of submission of online proposals/ applications on SAMPADA Portal has been extended up to 08th August, 2025; 17.00 hrs.
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Govt to hold 1,000 stakeholder meetings, workshops, outreach programmes on India-UK trade pact.
The government will organise as many as 1,000 outreach programmes, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, awareness drives and feedback sessions, in the next 20 days across the country to sensitise industry and states on the India-UK trade agreement, sources said. The exercise is aimed at ensuring effective implementation and maximising benefits from the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), which was signed on July 24.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'Historic' FTA with Britain shows world's trust in India: PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as 'historic,' and said the trade pact showed the world's trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative played a great role during the cross-border military offensive in destroying enemy targets and made enemies lose sleep.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Linkage of FPOs with Industries.
Government of India has taken several proactive initiatives to promote direct marketing of farmers’ produce, thereby aiming to reduce dependency on middlemen and enhance farmers’ income.
Source: pib.gov.in
Second Round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes in New Delhi.
The Second Round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully today in New Delhi, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnerships. This development catalyses the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and guidance given by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi during the visit of the Right Hon’ble Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand in March 2025. The FTA was launched during the meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal and Hon’ble Mr. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Government of New Zealand on March 16, 2025.
Source: pib.gov.in
Pact with UK a gold standard, with zero compromise: Piyush Goyal.
The comprehensive economic trade agreement (CETA) with the UK is a stepping stone and will serve as a 'gold standard for more such pacts with other advanced economies, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. He said negotiations with the US on the proposed trade agreement are progressing fast. Goyal said India has protected all sensitive sectors, including dairy, rice and sugar in the CETA. He said the agreement with the UK will help boost exports of abour intensive products such as footwear, textiles and gems and jewellery.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com