Question : NEW AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES POLICY



(a) whether the Government propose to formulate a new Agro and Rural Industries Policy in view of the recent change in the economic liberalisation and globalisation;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefore?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Government is engaged in an exercise to evolve a policy to strengthen this sector so that it adopts itself to the changing environment and also effectively face the challenges in view of the economic liberalisation and globalisation.

(c): Does not arise.