Govt to unveil Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage

The government will launch the Smart Warehousing System on June 18 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to modernise foodgrain storage through AI, IoT, automation, and analytics. Best-performing warehouses under the Depot Darpan framework will also be felicitated during the event.

New Delhi: The government is set to launch the Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage, reflecting its continued emphasis on strengthening India’s food security architecture through modern, technology-enabled and efficient public storage infrastructure, it was announced on Wednesday.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will launch the Smart Warehousing System on June 18 at Bharat Mandapam here, in the presence of Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi.

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The Smart Warehousing System is being introduced as an integrated technology-led solution to strengthen warehouse management practices and enhance efficiency across foodgrain storage operations.

The initiative is expected to contribute towards creation of a modern warehousing ecosystem capable of supporting efficient foodgrain management and strengthening long-term food security outcomes.

The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision under Digital India, IndiaAI Mission, PM GatiShakti and Atmanirbhar Bharat, said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

During the programme, the Department will felicitate the Best Performing Warehouses of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) identified under the Depot Darpan assessment framework.

The system will incorporate advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), automation and analytics to improve warehouse operations and strengthen governance mechanisms.

According to an official statement, the proposed system will support automation of gate and weighbridge operations, digital access management, intelligent monitoring of warehouse conditions, enhanced inventory visibility and real-time operational oversight through integrated dashboards.

The initiative builds upon the Department’s broader reform agenda focused on digital transformation and modernisation across the foodgrain supply chain. In recent years, multiple initiatives have been undertaken to improve transparency, operational efficiency and service delivery across procurement, storage and distribution systems.

Notably, the programme will also recognise warehouses that have demonstrated excellence under Depot Darpan, a structured assessment and performance-monitoring framework introduced to encourage continuous improvement in infrastructure, operations, safety, hygiene and service readiness.