Farmers’ panel opposes proposed India-U.S. FTA, plans protests on July 22
The Andhra Pradesh Farmers’ Coordination Committee is organizing protests against the proposed India-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Farmers fear the deal will worsen the existing agrarian crisis and negatively impact their livelihoods.
Why it matters
Trade agreements often spark tension between national economic policy and the interests of local agricultural sectors, which are vital to India's economy.
The Andhra Pradesh Farmers’ Coordination Committee has opposed the proposed India-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alleging that it would adversely affect Indian agriculture and farmers’ livelihoods.
Responding to a nationwide call by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the committee announced district-wide protests on July 22, urging the Centre not to sign the agreement.
The decision was taken at a district-level meeting held in Eluru on Friday under the chairmanship of Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Union district secretary Bandi Venkateswara Rao. Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham district president Katta Bhaskara Rao, district secretary K. Srinivas, Congress Kisan Cell leader Rajanala Rammohan Rao, All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha district secretary Karam Raghava, Agricultural Workers’ Union district secretary P. Ramakrishna, AITUC district general secretary Reddy Srinivasa Dange and others addressed the meeting.
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