2 VS 2 AGRI MARKET ACCESS ISSUES          

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Context

• In pursuant to the 12th India – USA TPF meeting Department of Agriculture and farmer’s welfare (DAC&FW) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a framework agreement for implementing the 2 Vs 2 Agri market access issues.

Details

• India and US have signed a framework agreement for implementing "2 Vs 2" Agri market access.
• 2 Vs 2 Agri market access issues involves inspection / oversight transfer for Indian mangoes & pomegranate and market access for pomegranate arils from India and market access for US cherries and U.S Alfalfa hay.

Significance

• In a boost to the export of India's agri-products, the country's mangoes and pomegranates will now get market access in the United States.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1788547