The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is launching a Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage on 18th June 2026 at Leader's Lounge, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi (Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy) will inaugurate the system, with Ministers of State Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya and Shri B L Verma also attending the event.
The Smart Warehousing System represents an integrated technology-led solution to strengthen warehouse management practices and enhance efficiency across foodgrain storage operations. It incorporates advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), automation and analytics to improve warehouse operations and strengthen governance mechanisms. The 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.
During the program, the DFPD will felicitate the Best Performing Warehouses of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Food Corporation of India (FCI) identified under the Depot Darpan assessment framework. Depot Darpan is a structured assessment and performance-monitoring framework introduced to encourage continuous improvement in infrastructure, operations, safety, hygiene and service readiness across warehouses.
This initiative builds upon the Department's broader reform agenda focused on digital transformation and modernisation across the foodgrain supply chain. The Smart Warehousing 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 programs.