PIB DECODED | Decentralised Grain Storage Plan 📍 Why in News?… — IAS LaunchPad — TG.ME

🔆 PIB DECODED | Decentralised Grain Storage Plan 📍 Why in News? Ministry of Cooperation reviewed the progress of the Decentralised Grain Storage Plan (pilot launched in May 2023). 📊 Progress: ✅ Godowns completed in 313 PACS ✅ Created 1.80+ LMT storage capacity ✅ Pilot started with 11 PACS in 11 States 🏗 About the Plan: A cooperative-based initiative to build storage, processing, procurement and distribution facilities at the PACS level. ➡️ PACS can develop: • Godowns & silos • Processing units • Procurement centres • Custom Hiring Centres • Fair Price Shops 🔗 Convergence: AIF + AMI + SMAM + PMFME 🏛 Implementation: NCDC → Implementing Agency PACS → Grassroot Implementation 💡 Importance: ✅ Reduces post-harvest losses ✅ Lowers transport costs ✅ Prevents distress sales ✅ Strengthens food security 🎯 UPSC Link: GS-III → Agriculture | Cooperatives | Food Security #PIBDecoded #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #Agriculture #Cooperatives #FoodSecurity