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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