Change set
Pick exam & year, then Go.
Question map
'Anna Chakra' PDS Supply Chain Optimization is an initiative launched by the Government of India to enhance the efficiency of the PDS logistics network across the country. Which one of the following Indian institutions collaborated with the United Nations World Food Programme to develop this system?
Explanation
Anna Chakra is a specialized supply chain optimization tool developed through a collaboration between the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. It is designed to enhance the efficiency of India's Public Distribution System (PDS). The tool utilizes advanced mathematical modeling and optimization algorithms to streamline the logistics network, including the location of Fair Price Shops (FPS) and the movement of food grains from warehouses. By identifying the most cost-effective routes and reducing transportation lead times, Anna Chakra helps in minimizing operational costs and ensuring timely delivery of essential commodities to beneficiaries. This initiative supports the Government of India's efforts to modernize the Targeted PDS (TPDS) and improve food security through technological intervention.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one among the following schemes focuses on developing modern infrastructure and optimizing supply chain from farm to retail in Indian agriculture sector?
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mineral Security Partnership ?
1. It is an initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chain, established by the United States of America and other countries.
2. India is not a partner of this initiative.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :