Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government will “positively” consider industry demands to allow exports of wheat products such as flour and semolina, while maintaining that food security remains the top priority.
Speaking at the 85th annual general meeting of the Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India (RFMF), Joshi said multiple ministries are involved in export decisions and emphasised the need to consider next year’s wheat production.
“Keeping consumer interest and food security in mind, we will positively look into it,” Joshi said.
“The government’s top priority is ensuring the country’s food security.”
India, the world’s second-largest wheat producer after China, banned exports of wheat grain and subsequently wheat products in 2022 due to concerns over domestic food security, a smaller harvest, and rising inflation.
The minister’s comments came as the country achieved record wheat production of 117.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 rabi season.
“You are ask​Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government will “positively” consider industry demands to allow exports of wheat products such as flour and semolina, while maintaining that food security remains the top priority.
Speaking at the 85th annual general meeting of the Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India (RFMF), Joshi said multiple ministries are involved in export decisions and emphasised the need to consider next year’s wheat production.
“Keeping consumer interest and food security in mind, we will positively look into it,” Joshi said.
“The government’s top priority is ensuring the country’s food security.”
India, the world’s second-largest wheat producer after China, banned exports of wheat grain and subsequently wheat products in 2022 due to concerns over domestic food security, a smaller harvest, and rising inflation.
The minister’s comments came as the country achieved record wheat production of 117.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 rabi season.
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