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Posted 06 Feb 2024

Updated 22 Mar 2024

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  • Technology for SAFEETY was developed by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER). 
    • SAMEER is an autonomous R&D institution under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 
  • It features conveyorized loading & unloading of grain bags having RFID for traceability, online weight and moisture measurement with radio frequency-based removal of moisture from grain.

 

  • Need for Scientific Food Grain Storage System
    • Low production capacity: India accounts for 18% of the global population but only 11% of the arable land. 
    • Inadequate storage capacity: India's foodgrain storage capacity is only 145 MMT, covering 47% of the total production at 311 MMT.
    • Food security: FCI has grains beyond its buffer capacity whichalso requires a robust network of foodgrain storage facilities. 
    • Economic viability of farming: Robust storage will reduce wastage, keep farm produce less volatile to market fluctuations and boost foodgrain exports.

 

  • Initiatives for Scientific Food Grain Storage System
    • “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector” approved to establish decentralized storage capacity at Primary Agricultural Credit Societies level.
    • Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) scheme for construction/renovation of godowns/ warehouses in rural areas.
    • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund provides financing facilities for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.
  • Tags :
  • food security
  • Food Grain Storage System
  • SAMEER
  • SAFEETY
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