| Event | Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi launched three digital platforms: Depot Darpan Portal, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata. |
| Objective | Transform India's Public Distribution System (PDS) by improving transparency, efficiency, and citizen empowerment. |
| Beneficiaries | Over 81 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and PMGKAY. |
| Fair Price Shops | 5.38 lakh FPS covered under the system. |
| Depot Darpan Portal | Self-assessment tool for FCI and CWC depots: |
| Depot Darpan Focus | Infrastructure (safety, sustainability, compliance), Operations (occupancy, efficiency, profitability). |
| Depot Darpan Tools | IoT sensors, CCTV, live video feeds for real-time data and analytics. |
| Depot Darpan Savings | ₹275 crore in FCI depots, ₹140 crore in CWC warehouses. |
| Depot Darpan Budget | ₹280 crore for CWC upgrades, ₹1,000 crore for FCI modernization. |
| Anna Mitra App | Empowers PDS stakeholders: |
| Anna Mitra Features | FPS dealers track stock, DFSO officers monitor performance, food inspectors conduct geo-tagged inspections. |
| Anna Mitra Availability | Operational in Assam, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Punjab; available in Hindi and English. |
| Anna Sahayata Platform | Advanced grievance redressal system: |
| Anna Sahayata Access | Access via WhatsApp, IVRS, ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition). |
| Anna Sahayata Pilot States | Gujarat, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh. |
| Anna Sahayata Languages | Available in 5 languages: Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Bangla, English. |
| Background | India has one of the largest food distribution networks globally. |
| PMGKAY Reach | 80 crore people receive food grains under PMGKAY. |
| Food Security Impact | Household food expenditure dropped by 50%. |
| Government Initiatives | Aligned with Digital India, Viksit Bharat, and One Nation One Ration Card. |
