Now, govt mandates weekly reporting of wheat stock, besides rice
New Delhi: The central government on Friday asked traders, major retailers, wholesalers, and food processors to report their wheat stocks on a weekly basis in order to prevent hoarding amid decline in output.
The stock disclosure will have to be made on April 1, the first day of 2024-25 financial year and subsequently on every Friday till further orders.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution asked all the respective legal entities to ensure that stock is regularly and correctly disclosed on the portal.