Raipur’s Tuesday buzz centered on Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s upbeat take on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, calling it the bedrock of Viksit Bharat and a boon for farm produce.
More than paperwork, this FTA embodies India’s commanding global presence and fiscal muscle. Chouhan termed it a watershed moment, soaring India-EU collaboration while supercharging shipments of teas, coffees, spices, grapes, cukes, pickled cukes, onion flakes, corn, select veggies-fruits, and ready-to-eat foods.
Smartly navigating sector-specific concerns, it fuses trade boosts with local agendas, securing farmer benefits bilaterally—a monumental stride for Indian farmlands.
Echoing national pride, Chouhan said, ‘India propels universal progress.’ New vistas emerge for producers, products, and countryside economies. Leading rice output globally with growth eclipsing Green Revolution highs, India’s farm sector commands respect.
Unpacking the deal, Chouhan foresaw revolutions in agri-operations, processing, outflows, and capital inflows. EU shelves will stock more Indian fare, rewarding farmers aptly and igniting village jobs. Championing Atmanirbhar and developed India, it’s a visionary move.
Against evolving trade landscapes, the FTA equips India to thrive, amplifying agri-competitiveness and weaving enduring prosperity threads with Europe.