Goyal Says India Will Not Allow GM Product Imports
Minister Piyush Goyal said India has never allowed imports of genetically modified products and will not do so in future. He said the dairy sector remains especially sensitive and has not been opened up in trade agreements, so the policy stays firm.
Context
Context: India has kept a cautious stance on genetically modified crops and foods, and dairy supports the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Trade talks with other countries often push for wider market access, so this stance matters in those negotiations.
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