Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Punjab Grain Storage Capacity Reaches 256.52 LMT
The Indian government told Parliament that Punjab can store 256.52 lakh tonnes of wheat and rice.
The Food Corporation of India keeps 168.22 lakh tonnes, while state agencies hold 88.30 lakh tonnes.
Some grain is stored in special covered silos that keep it safe.
The government is upgrading old warehouses with smart sensors to watch temperature and humidity.
They also use steel silos that save space and reduce costs.
Punjab’s total grain storage capacity is 256.52 lakh metric tonnes.
Food Corporation of India holds 168.22 lakh tonnes, state agencies 88.30 lakh tonnes.
Cover and Plinth (CAP) storage protects grain quality with scientific methods.
Smart Warehouse Project upgrades depots with digital monitoring for safety and efficiency.
Steel silos in Punjab provide 9.25 lakh tonnes of modern storage capacity.
- Who
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
- What
- Announced Punjab's grain storage capacity and modernization initiatives
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To ensure smooth procurement and efficient stock management
- Total storage capacity in Punjab
- 256.52 lakh metric tonnes
- FCI storage capacity
- 168.22 lakh metric tonnes
- State agencies storage capacity
- 88.30 lakh metric tonnes
- Steel silos capacity in Punjab
- 9.25 lakh metric tonnes
- Smart Warehouse Project
- Digital monitoring systems for depots