Invest more in dairy, poultry & fisheries sector: Agri Minister

Food processors seek GST rates below 28% for all items

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh, on Saturday, called upon investors — both global and Indian — to leverage opportunities in the country’s farm, dairy, poultry, and fisheries sectors.

The industry responded by highlighting the challenges it faces, including high goods and services tax (GST) rate on some items and high cost of funds, but assured that it was willing to partner with the government to ensure the sector grows at a fast clip.

“The world is eager to study and adapt our growth strategy and the government is implementing various schemes to promote these sectors in order to double farmers’ income