Minister of Agriculture (India)

Minister of Agriculture (India)

The Minister for Agriculture and Food is a union cabinet position in the Indian government, responsible for agricultural and food related policy, and heads the Ministry of Agriculture.

Previous ministers

See also

References

  1. ^ M. S. Swaminathan (7 February 2008). "Jagjivan Ram & inclusive agricultural growth". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/07/stories/2008020754831000.htm. 



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