Chidambaram: India Must Retain Agri-Dairy Protections

In a wide-ranging interview, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram underscores the vital importance of protecting India’s agricultural and dairy sectors amid mounting global trade pressures. He asserts that these sectors aren’t just economic contributors—they are lifelines for a vast swathe of India’s workforce. With agriculture and dairy employing approximately 45% of the population—far exceeding the…