The government on Tuesday said the export ban on wheat will continue as long as the country does not feel comfortable with the domestic supplies to meet the food security needs. Addressing a press conference, state-owned Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chairman and Managing Director Ashok K Meena said wheat production has not been impacted due to unseasonal rains. Even after rains, the total wheat output will be at a record 112 million tonne this year. He also mentioned that the government procurement of fresh wheat crop has kick-started, and about 10,727 tonne was purchased at minimum support price (MSP) in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. India, the world's second-largest wheat producer, banned wheat exports in May 2022, with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices. "As far as the government is concerned for ensuring the food security of the common man, no export of wheat will be allowed. So, the export ban on wheat will continue as long as the co...