Brind.

Odisha Government to Expand Food Storage Capacity via PPP Scheme

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

The Government of Odisha announced a plan to increase food storage capacity by developing 10 lakh metric tonnes of additional godown space for rice in the state. This expansion will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) under the Odisha State Private Entrepreneur Scheme (OSPEG) and the Odisha State Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) Scheme, 2026. The project is phased, with the first phase comprising 4 lakh metric tonnes and the second phase adding 6 lakh metric tonnes.

From thehindu.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The initiative aims to strengthen the food supply chain amidst massive paddy harvests in the state. This expansion follows a period where procurement volumes rose from 70.88 Lakh Metric Tonnes during 2023–24 to 97.94 LMT during 2025-26, leading to large rice stocks remaining after public distribution system usage.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • OdishaThe state government initiating the storage capacity expansion.
  • Food Corporation of IndiaThe national corporation whose food supply context is relevant to the procurement volumes.
  • central governmentA potential partner whose alignment is needed for the state's large-scale food storage initiative.
  • IndiaThe larger context of the national food security goals supported by the infrastructure.

Keep exploring

The entities involved

Related events

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped