New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Indian agriculture is at a historic turning point, with unprecedented potential to transform the country into a global food and agri-exports powerhouse, said C. Rajasekhar, Officer on Special Duty at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), here on Friday.
Highlighting India's growing presence in global markets, Rajasekhar, addressing delegates on the second day of Agro Tech 2026, pointed out a remarkable increase in exports to FDA-compliant countries.
"Earlier, only 22% of Indian exports could enter countries with stringent FDA standards. Today, that number has surged to 70%-more than threefold growth. This represents both a tremendous opportunity for Indian agriculture and a wake-up call. To remain globally competit...