After witnessing steep inflation in costs of various essentials such as fuel, cooking oil, etc, India is now seeing a sharp rise in the cost of wheat. The Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre is facing a crisis the country has never faced before – shortage of wheat, one of India’s key staples. The cost of wheat has risen by about 13% as compared to last year. What has led to this situation?
What is behind the rising costs of wheat in India?
After witnessing steep inflation in costs of various essentials such as fuel, cooking oil, etc, India is now seeing a sharp rise in the cost of wheat. What explains this crisis?
