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Won’t allow non-veg dairy imports, genetically modified items in future too: Goyal

Won’t allow non-veg dairy imports, genetically modified items in future too: Goyal

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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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  • left · 2 outlets

    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

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    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…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 2 outlets

    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…

    — The Economic Times

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

India has never allowed import of GM products, will never open dairy sector: Piyush Goyal

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…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

India has never allowed import of GM products, will not do so in future: Goyal

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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