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Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal: Reimagining Public Food Systems

Anna Chakra is a supply chain optimization tool developed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution in collaboration with the World Food Programme and IIT-Delhi. The SCAN Portal streamlines the subsidy claims process, enabling workflow automation and enhancing transparency.

Anna Chakra: Revolutionizing Food Grain Logistics

  • A groundbreaking supply chain optimization tool Anna Chakra developed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution in collaboration with World Food Programme and IIT-Delhi
  • Covers an extensive network of 4.37 lakh Fair Price Shops and approximately 6,700 warehouses
  • Utilizes advanced algorithms to identify optimal routes for food grain movement
  • Projected to generate annual cost savings of ₹250 crore
  • Reduces quantity-kilometer metrics by 58 crore, significantly improving logistical efficiency
  • Integrated with Railways' Freight Operations Information System and PM Gati Shakti platform
  • Provides environmental benefits by reducing transportation-related carbon emissions

Launch Details:

  • Launched by: Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
  • Date: 5 December 2024
  • Location: New Delhi

SCAN Portal: Streamlining Subsidy Claims Process

  • SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA), a single-window digital platform for states to submit and process food subsidy claims
  • Enables end-to-end workflow automation for claim scrutiny and approval
  • Implements rule-based processing for efficient subsidy release
  • Enhances transparency in food subsidy disbursement mechanisms
  • Facilitates faster settlement of subsidy claims between state governments and central authorities
  • Covers claims related to National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes
  • Simplifies the reimbursement process for food grain procurement differences

Strategic Impact on Food Security Ecosystem

  • Supports the world's largest food security program benefiting 81 crore people
  • Connects multiple stakeholders from farmers to Fair Price Shop operators
  • Ensures timely and efficient delivery of essential food grains
  • Demonstrates government's commitment to technological innovation in public distribution
  • Reduces operational complexities in food grain supply chain
  • Creates a more transparent and accountable system for food subsidy management
  • Promotes digital transformation in government service delivery

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