Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop in Gwalior
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior, on 27 August 2025.
Summary
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop as chief guest at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior, on 27 August 2025. The Minister said wheat production had risen from 86.5 million tonnes to 117.5 million tonnes in the past 10â11 years, an increase of about 44%, and that the priority now is raising productivity of pulses and oilseeds. He urged scientists to develop bio-fortified wheat and paid tribute to Dr M.S. Swaminathan in his centenary year.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 27 Aug 2025, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior
- Event
- 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop
- Wheat production
- 86.5 MT → 117.5 MT in 10â11 years (~44% rise)
- Priorities
- Pulses and oilseeds productivity; bio-fortified wheat
- Tribute
- Dr M.S. Swaminathan (centenary year)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
As stated by the Union Agriculture Minister at the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop (August 2025), India's wheat production in the past 10â11 years has risen from 86.5 million tonnes to:
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Correct answer: C â 117.5 million tonnes
Wheat production rose from 86.5 million tonnes to 117.5 million tonnes, an increase of about 44%.