Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi announces Major Digital Upgrades to Strengthen Food Storage, Logistics and Public Distribution Systems

Key Points

1. Shri Pralhad Joshi launched digital initiatives to modernize warehousing and improve PDS on **November 18, 2025**.
2. The 'Bhandaran 360' ERP platform by Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) integrates **41 modules**.
3. 'Bhandaran 360' is linked with **35 external systems**, including ICEGATE and FCI.
4. Smart EXIM Warehouse System uses AI, IoT, FASTag, and OCR/ANPR for automated cargo handling.
5. FCI introduced ANNA DARPAN, a microservices-based platform replacing the Depot Online System.
6. ASHA, Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution, is an AI-based platform for citizen feedback on ration distribution.