India comes under fire at WTO for avoiding questions on MSP subsidy

India comes under fire at WTO for avoiding questions on MSP subsidy

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: PTI India has come under fire at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for avoiding questions raised by members on its minimum support price (MSP) programmes for food grain, particularly rice, where subsidies have breached prescribed limits. Some countries have alleged that India did not give sufficient replies […]

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Asian Development Bank announces  billion support for food security in Asia Pacific

Asian Development Bank announces $14 billion support for food security in Asia Pacific

While $3.3 billion will be spent in 2022, $10.7 billion is to be utilised between 2023-25 While $3.3 billion will be spent in 2022, $10.7 billion is to be utilised between 2023-25 The ADB on Tuesday announced a $14 billion financial support towards the Asia Pacific region’s food security, which is threatened by Russia-Ukraine war […]

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Extending PM-GKAY beyond September not advisable on fiscal ground: Expenditure Dept.

Extending PM-GKAY beyond September not advisable on fiscal ground: Expenditure Dept.

It said the high food security cover has already “created a serious fiscal situation” and is not needed in non-pandemic times. It said the high food security cover has already “created a serious fiscal situation” and is not needed in non-pandemic times. The free food grain for poor scheme PM-GKAY should not be extended beyond […]

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