The July framework negotiated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva does not impact the rural development and social sector schemes being implemented in the country, said Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission. It in fact, represents a major advance and imposes more discipline on developed countries, he said. Speaking to reporters after a presentation on the negotiations made by Commerce and Industry Minister, Kamal Nath to the Planning Commission, he said that the agreement contributed to progress in the multilateral trade process. WTO deal not to affect rural schemes: Montek Our Economy Bureau / New Delhi August 13, 2004 The July framework negotiated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva does not impact the rural development and social sector schemes being implemented in the country, said Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission. It in fact, represents a major advance and imposes more discipline on developed countries, he said. Speaking to reporters after a presentation on the negotiations made by Commerce and Industry Minister, Kamal Nath to the Planning Commission, he said that the agreement contributed to progress in the multilateral trade process.