Diplomats meet Agri Minister on govt's policy initiatives

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 18 2014 | 7:29 PM IST
A delegation from diplomatic missions in the national capital today called on Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh to know about the new government's plans and policy for cooperation in farm sector.
"The Agriculture Minister spelt out the priorities of the new government which would focus on marginal and small farmers, skill development and new farm jobs," an official statement said.
The officers from diplomatic missions in India expressed their desire to cooperate and further strengthen bilateral relations with India in the field of agriculture.
They also offered their expertise in the field of cold chain development, post harvest management and overall development of Indian agriculture.
The diplomats have invited the Indian Agriculture Minister to visit their respective countries for developing stronger relations, the statement added.
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First Published: Jun 18 2014 | 7:29 PM IST