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The Indian government has approved a significant reform to improve rice quality in the Public Distribution System under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes. For the first time in nearly 30 years, the permissible broken grain content has been drastically reduced to 10% for
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, held a meeting with State/UT Food Secretaries to review foodgrain procurement and PDS reforms. The wheat procurement target for RMS 2026-27 was set at 303 LMT. Additionally, pilots for improved rice supply and QR code tags on
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The Department of Food & Public Distribution of India showcased AI-driven innovations at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing the transformation of the Public Distribution System. Collaborative efforts with the World Food Programme were highlighted, focusing on enhancing efficiency and responsiveness across the distribution value chain through AI technologies. Source:
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The Government of India, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of Gujarat, has launched a pilot project of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency in Gujarat. Inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by significant state and national figures,
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a new Central Bank Digital Currency-based Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, aimed at eliminating corruption and ensuring transparent food grain distribution to underprivileged communities. This initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, leverages technology to strengthen Digital India's
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The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) of India has been named a finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative "Anna Chakra" initiative. This project, developed with the United Nations World Food Programme and IIT Delhi, optimizes logistics in India's Public Distribution
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The Department of Food & Public Distribution summarizes its key initiatives and achievements for the year 2025. The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) plays a major role in providing free food grains to 80 crore people amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Significant efforts in 2025 include major allocations of
Digital Transformation
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi has launched a series of digital initiatives aimed at modernizing India's food storage and public distribution systems. The initiatives include the new ERP platform 'Bhandaran 360', which enhances supply chain efficiency and transparency, and the Smart EXIM Warehouse System for automating
food security
The Indian government has launched various initiatives to ensure food security and nutritional equity for its citizens, particularly through the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and the National Food Security Act (NFSA). These programs aim to increase food production, provide subsidized food grains to vulnerable populations, and enhance nutritional standards.
Public Distribution System
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) of India submitted a comprehensive assessment report on Public Distribution operations in 112 Aspirational Districts to Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi. The report includes key recommendations for enhancing procurement, storage, distribution, and grievance redressal. The assessment involved over 140 officers and covered
Anna-Chakra
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has implemented the 'Anna-Chakra' Supply Chain Optimisation Tool in 30 out of 31 States/UTs, aiming to enhance the Public Distribution System (PDS). This initiative is expected to save Rs. 250 crore annually through transportation cost reductions and contribute to lower CO2 emissions,