Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Friday assured consumers that there are ample food stocks available in the country and there was need to stock up on essentials.
The Ministry also cautioned that any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling will be prosecuted under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act. It directed stakeholders in the supply chain for essential products to co-operate with law enforcement agencies.
This statement came in the wake of the heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan and some reports emerging of consumers rushing to markets to buy essentials in some parts of the country.
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, “I want to assure everyone that we currently have stocks many times higher than the normal requirement—whether it is rice, wheat, or pulses such as chana, tur, masoor, or moong. There is absolutely no shortage, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grains.”
In his post on X, Joshi said, “Don’t believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exceeding required norms. Do not pay heed to such messages.”
“Traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities which engage in trading of essential commodities are directed to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies. Any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling, shall be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Essential Commodities Act,” he added
The Ministry said the currrent Rice stock stands at 356.42 lakh tonnes against a buffer norm of 135 lakh tonnes. Similarly, Wheat stock is 383.32 lakh tonnes against a buffer norm of 276 lakh tonnes. “Thus, demonstrating a strong surplus over the required buffer norms, ensuring nationwide food security,” it added.
In addition, India currently holds approximately 17 lakh tonnes of edible oil stocks. Domestically, the availability of mustard oil is ample during the ongoing peak production season, further supplementing edible oil supply, the Ministry noted..
“The ongoing sugar season started with a carry-over stock of 79 lakh tonnes. Production is estimated at 262 lakh tonnes , after accounting for the diversion of 34 lakh tonnes for ethanol production . As of now, around 257 lakh tonnes of sugar have already been produced. Considering the domestic consumption of 280 lakh tonnes and exports of 10 lakh tonnes, the closing stock is expected to be around 50 lakh tonnes which is more than the consumption of two months. The production outlook for the 2025–26 sugar season is also promising due to favorable climatic conditions,” the Ministry added.
Published on May 9, 2025
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Friday assured consumers that there are ample food stocks available in the country and there was need to stock up on essentials.
The Ministry also cautioned that any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling will be prosecuted under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act. It directed stakeholders in the supply chain for essential products to co-operate with law enforcement agencies.
This statement came in the wake of the heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan and some reports emerging of consumers rushing to markets to buy essentials in some parts of the country.
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, “I want to assure everyone that we currently have stocks many times higher than the normal requirement—whether it is rice, wheat, or pulses such as chana, tur, masoor, or moong. There is absolutely no shortage, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grains.”
In his post on X, Joshi said, “Don’t believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exceeding required norms. Do not pay heed to such messages.”
“Traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities which engage in trading of essential commodities are directed to cooperate with Law Enforcement agencies. Any person indulging in hoarding or stockpiling, shall be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Essential Commodities Act,” he added
The Ministry said the currrent Rice stock stands at 356.42 lakh tonnes against a buffer norm of 135 lakh tonnes. Similarly, Wheat stock is 383.32 lakh tonnes against a buffer norm of 276 lakh tonnes. “Thus, demonstrating a strong surplus over the required buffer norms, ensuring nationwide food security,” it added.
In addition, India currently holds approximately 17 lakh tonnes of edible oil stocks. Domestically, the availability of mustard oil is ample during the ongoing peak production season, further supplementing edible oil supply, the Ministry noted..
“The ongoing sugar season started with a carry-over stock of 79 lakh tonnes. Production is estimated at 262 lakh tonnes , after accounting for the diversion of 34 lakh tonnes for ethanol production . As of now, around 257 lakh tonnes of sugar have already been produced. Considering the domestic consumption of 280 lakh tonnes and exports of 10 lakh tonnes, the closing stock is expected to be around 50 lakh tonnes which is more than the consumption of two months. The production outlook for the 2025–26 sugar season is also promising due to favorable climatic conditions,” the Ministry added.
Published on May 9, 2025
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