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Rahul Gandhi: Indian farmers are suffering indeed

Amethi: Noting that farmers are suffering due to problems in the food supply chain, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today said there is need for ensuring better compensation for the farmers against their produce.  Rahul,

PTI Updated on: October 07, 2013 18:21 IST
The local MP saw immense possibility in development of Amethi as an agricultural hub.



“The thought is that whether its mango, mentha or aonla, whatever is produced in UP, maximum processing is done in Amethi. It should become an agricultural hub,” he said.  

The food park is developed by the Aditya Birla Group and Rahul said the group will be investing Rs 200 crore in it.
 
He said that 50 units will be set up at the park that will provide direct jobs to some 2,500 people, besides giving indirect opportunities to 25,000 others and benefiting as many as 40,000 farmers.

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