Any moves to draw up new agreements in haste on by stealth would discourage countries to even discuss critical issues at the WTO. India’s stance reflects the fundamental need to understand the impact of evolving themes.
It is a policy tool used by governments to purchase, stockpile and distribute food when needed and hence, crucial for food security. India procures crops like rice and wheat from farmers at minimum support price, and stores and distributes foodgrain to the poor. Through the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, it offers affordable rice and wheat to more than 800 million people.