The first-ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair, IICTF, will be held in New Delhi between 11th to 13th October. The initiative is a part of the Agriculture Export Policy 2018 which aims at doubling the agriculture export and integrating Indian farmers and agriculture products with global value chains.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Addressing a Curtain Raiser press conference on the Trade Fair in the National Capital today, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, the government is committed to strengthening&nbsp;the agriculture sector. He said the fair will provide a good opportunity for cooperatives.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, the government is committed for the betterment of the farmers of the country.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Trade Fair is aimed at promoting cooperative to cooperative trade within the country and abroad leading to enhanced rural and farm prosperity. The fair offers a huge opportunity for the industry and business houses from India and abroad to build alliances, product sourcing and interact with the primary producers of a wide range of products and service providers.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | July 2, 2019 2:20 PM
India International Cooperatives Trade Fair to be held in October