NEW DELHI — The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Financial Year 2026–27 in New Delhi. The agreement establishes a measurable, outcome-oriented performance framework designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize food subsidy utilization, and accelerate digital transformation across India’s public food distribution ecosystem.
Performance Framework & Operational Reform Matrix
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Signatory Entities: Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) and Food Corporation of India (FCI).
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Target Fiscal Year: FY 2026–27.
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Core Operational Mandate: Reduce storage and transit losses, optimize warehouse capacity utilization, streamline supply chain logistics, and reinforce quality control protocols across national foodgrain stocks.
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Depot Infrastructure Evaluation: Links operational targets directly to ground performance via the Depot Darpan Portal, establishing standardized, outcome-based benchmarks for depot-level infrastructure and inventory management.
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Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption: Mandates greater digitisation of end-to-end operational workflows and modern IT solutions to track foodgrain procurement, storage, and nationwide distribution in real time.
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Human Capital Development: Incorporates structured capacity-building and skill-upgrading programs for FCI personnel to transition toward modern, tech-driven supply chain management systems.
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Fiscal & Accountability Focus: Focuses on maximizing the efficiency of public food subsidy funds through transparent, measurable operational metrics, safeguarding national food security architecture.
