Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar
today welcomed foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. Addressing the Economic Editor's conference in New Delhi, Mr Pawar said it will help in providing good prices to farmers and better choice and low prices to consumers. He said this should benefit all stakeholders across the entire value and supply chain.
The minister added that FDI will be beneficial for both farmers and consumers. Mr Pawar said that the investment will help in developing the farm sector.
News On AIR | October 9, 2012 12:55 PM
Pawar welcomes FDI in retail; says will provide good prices to farmers