Starting April 1, 2024, the Government of India has introduced a mandate for all traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors across the country to report their wheat stock levels on a designated portal every Friday. This directive from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution is aimed at enhancing food security, preventing hoarding and speculation, and comes after the expiration of the wheat stock limit on March 31, 2024. This measure, which also applies to rice stock declarations, is designed to allow the Department of Food and Public Distribution to closely monitor stock positions, control prices, and ensure the availability of these essential grains in the market.