New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) on Monday stressed the need to use bio-fortified wheat varieties and promote the grain in state-sponsored food programmes to achieve zero hunger by 2030.

In a statement, Noida-based WPPS said there is also a need to promote whole wheat flour for consumption by the masses and develop speciality flour specifications and consolidation of flour mills to ensure the production of high-quality wheat flour that meets the industry standards and consumer expectations.

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"Promoting wheat and implementing innovative strategies are essential to address Sustainable Development Goal 2 and fulfil India's future food requirements," WPPS Chairman Ajay Goyal said.

By developing newer varieties of wheat, improving the bio-availability of essential micronutrients and enhancing wheat legume-based supplementary foods, we can improve the health and wellness of the target beneficiaries, he added.

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