Government policy changes needed for the wheat industry

11-Nov-2025 04:07 PM

Chandigarh. Navneet Chitlangia, President of the Roller Flour Millers Federation of India, said at a summit organized by WPPS in Chandigarh that the government should formulate a liberal policy for the wheat industry and trade sector to ensure continued uninterrupted business.

India remains self-sufficient in wheat production, with Punjab playing a significant role. The government should implement a system that ensures market confidence and creates a stable and informed policy environment.

The industry and trade sector must be taken into confidence before the implementation and export of any government policy so that they know in advance what will happen.

The President strongly urged the government to immediately lift the stock limit on wheat. He stated that if the government needs to obtain information about wheat, it can maintain the monthly stock declaration rule, but there should be no restrictions on the purchase, sale, or storage of wheat.

The government should implement a policy regarding the minimum support price of wheat that, on the one hand, ensures increased domestic production and, on the other hand,

provides support and cooperation to the milling and processing industry. The market should be allowed complete freedom to operate, but wheat prices should remain within limited volatility.