Experts call for a balanced approach to wheat sustainability at 'Wheat in Transformation' seminar

The two-day long ‘Wheat in Transformation’ being organised at Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) & Roller Flour Millers Association of Punjab (RFMAP) commenced at Hotel Hyatt Regency on Friday. The seminar brings together key stakeholders from across India’s wheat ecosystem  including policymakers, researchers, flour millers, processors and farmers.

The inaugural press conference held on the eve of the seminar was addressed by Ajay Goyal, Chairman, WPPS and  Dharminder Singh Gill, Chairman, RFMAP who emphasized the urgent need for collective action to ensure the long-term sustainability of wheat in India’s food system especially amid changing climate conditions and evolving consumer perceptions.

Addressing the press conference, Ajay Goyal underlined the vital role WPPS has played over the last four decades in promoting and safeguarding the wheat industry. “Wheat has been part of our civilization for over 6,000 years. It is the staple food for millions, yet it is unfortunate that in recent times, social media has contributed to the defamation of wheat,” he remarked. Adding to the discussion, Dharminder Singh Gill, Chairman of the Roller Flour Millers Association of Punjab, addressed the current challenges faced by wheat growers in Punjab following recent floods.

The two-day seminar will feature technical sessions, policy dialogues, and panel discussions led by experts from agriculture, food technology and nutrition fields. Topics such as climate resilience in wheat cultivation, fortification and quality standards, consumer perception and awareness and technological advancements in milling will be discussed.