Why did Prime Minister Indira Gandhi issue a stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution' in 1968?

Wheat shortage in India

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Popularity of wheat in India

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Surplus wheat production in India

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Demand of wheat in India

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The correct option is C Surplus wheat production in India
Wheat production in the country rose to nearly 17 million tons in 1968. The previous best harvest was of 12 million tons. The then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi released a special stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution' in July 1968 to mark this new phase in agricultural revolution.

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