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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | India's food security discussed at WTO amidst Covid-19 pandemic -Sachin Kumar Sharma & Adeet Dobhal

India's food security discussed at WTO amidst Covid-19 pandemic -Sachin Kumar Sharma & Adeet Dobhal

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published Published on Apr 2, 2020   modified Modified on Apr 3, 2020

-The Hindu Business Line

WTO rules restrict India’s ability to build its food stock as the procurement of food grains at MSP is subject to strict limits

With almost all economic activities likely to remain at a low key in the coming months, the Covid-19 pandemic could have a devastating impact on the livelihood and food security of millions of people across India. It is generally recognised that food stocks of 58 million tonnes with the FCI will be an important factor in helping the government avoid a potential crisis. However, what is not adequately appreciated by many, is that the food stocks exist partly on account of deft negotiations by India on the issue of food security at the WTO during 2013-14. In these difficult times, when many countries are likely to confront food shortages, this aspect merits discussion.

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The Hindu Business Line, 2 April, 2020, https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic-indias-food-security-at-wto/article31234049.ece#


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