PM Narendra Modi chairs meeting to review situation of wheat supply, stocks and exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review various aspects of wheat supply, stock and exports, and directed officials to take all steps to ensure quality norms and standards so that India evolves into an assured source of food grain and other agricultural products.

The crucial meeting was held hours after Modi returned from his three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France.

The prime minister chaired a meeting to review various aspects of wheat supply, stock and exports, and was given a detailed presentation on the issues, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

He was briefed regarding the impact of high temperatures in the months of March-April 2022 on crop production, the statement said, adding that the status of procurement and export of wheat were also reviewed.

In the light of increasing demand for agricultural products of India, the prime minister directed that all steps be taken to ensure quality norms and standards so that India evolves into an assured source of food grain and other agricultural products, according to the statement.

Modi also asked officials to ensure maximum help to farmers.

The prime minister was also briefed regarding prevailing market rates which are beneficial to farmers, the PMO said.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary to PM, Advisors, Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries of Department of Food and PDS and Agriculture.