Anna Chakra Initiative

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) achieved a remarkable milestone by being named a finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative.

  • Launched in December 2024, “Anna Chakra” PDS Supply Chain optimization is a landmark initiative to enhance the efficiency of the PDS logistics network across the country.
  • Developed in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT-Delhi, the project leverages advanced algorithms to identify optimal routes and ensure seamless movement of food grains across supply chain nodes.
  • An operation of this magnitude involves ....
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