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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told students at Kirori Mal College that India has never permitted the import of any genetically modified (GM) products and will not do so in the future, describing the issue as “very sensitive.” He added that the dairy sector is also “very sensitive” and that India has never offered duty concessions for it in any free‑trade agreement.
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Addressing students of Kirori Mal College in Delhi, Piyush Goyal said India has never compromised on any sensitive item and has always protected its farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs in trade pacts
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NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India has never allowed imports of any genetically modified (GM) products and would not do so in the future, as it is a "very sensitive" issue. Addressing students of Kirori Mal College here, Goyal also said that dairy sector is…
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s commitment to safeguarding its dairy sector from free trade agreement pressures. He reiterated the nation's opposition to imports of genetically modified products, considering them sensitive. Goyal mentioned efforts to unlock new…
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Addressing students of Kirori Mal College here, Goyal also said that dairy sector is ‘very sensitive’ in the country and India has never given any duty concessions in any free trade agreement in this sector
