Govt won't roll back decision on FDI in retail: Anand Sharma

October 02, 2012 17:58

Unfazed by the strong opposition to allowing Foreign Direct Investment in retail even from some allies, the government today made it clear that the decision will not be rolled back as it is in the interest of farmers and consumers.

Addressing a group of farmers in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail trading will help farmers in getting good price for their produce besides creating lakhs of jobs.

"This decision is final. This decision will not be rolled back. We are not afraid of anything. This decision is taken in the interest of the farmers and consumers," he told the farmers at the Congress headquarters.

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