Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India Launches Digital Initiatives to Enhance Food Storage and Distribution
The Indian government has started using more computers and internet to make it easier to store and send food to people who need it.
This will help make sure food gets to the right people faster and with less waste.
The main new system is called 'Bhandaran 360', which helps with many parts of the food storage and sending process.
The minister in charge said that using computers is important, but people should still help too.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched digital initiatives for food storage and distribution
Initiatives aim to modernize warehousing, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance transparency
Key project is 'Bhandaran 360', a new ERP platform by Central Warehousing Corporation
Platform integrates 41 modules and links with 35 external systems for seamless connectivity
Minister emphasizes the role of technology and human touch in effective service delivery
- Who
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
- What
- Launched digital initiatives for food storage and distribution
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To modernize warehousing, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance transparency
- Initiative
- Digital transformation in food and public distribution sector
- Main Project
- Bhandaran 360, an ERP platform by Central Warehousing Corporation
- Modules Integrated
- 41 modules covering HR, finance, marketing, etc.
- External Systems Linked
- 35 systems for seamless digital connectivity
- Minister
- Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution