India-Nepal Agriculture MoU Signed at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting
Why in the news
The neighbours agreed to cooperate on farming during a regional ministerial.
Key facts
- Event: 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting.
- Signatories: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (India’s agriculture minister) and Ram Nath Adhikari (Nepal’s agriculture and livestock minister).
- Aim: stronger ties and technology exchange.
| Focus area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Crop productivity | Higher yields |
| Post-harvest management | Storage, value-addition |
| Agri-marketing | Market access, prices |
| Climate resilience | Climate-smart practices |
| Food security | Livelihoods, rural development |
Significance and outlook
- Backs food security and climate-resilient farming.
- Expected: joint research and capacity building.
Exam angle
- Framework: BIMSTEC; document type: MoU.