The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-powered reforms aimed at modernising India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) at the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the exhibition highlights how Artificial Intelligence is strengthening food security…
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DFPD’s Anna Chakra Among Finalists for 2026 Franz Edelman Award
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative initiative, Anna Chakra. This operations research-based decision support solution optimizes state-specific logistics to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring efficient delivery of essential…
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Food & Public Distribution Ministry Year-End Review 2025
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) marked 2025 as a year of consolidation and reform, strengthening India’s food security framework through expanded welfare coverage, digital governance, farmer-centric procurement and logistics modernisation. According to the Year-End Review released by PIB Delhi, flagship schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib…