Mangi Lal Jat, the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), announced that India’s wheat production is on track to exceed 119 million tonnes, surpassing last year's total of 117.94 million tonnes. With 40% of harvesting complete, the country remains resilient despite adverse weather conditions, including rain and heat. The Union government has set a production target of 121 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year, marking a nearly 2% increase from the previous year. Jat emphasized the successful management of paddy residue by farmers in Haryana and Punjab, achieving a 90% compliance rate despite challenges from last year's floods. Additionally, India is set to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat, reinforcing its status as a leading global wheat producer, second only to China. Jat highlighted that the recent rains have positively affected the crop, extending the grain filling period, which is crucial for yield.