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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches ‘Depot Darpan’ Portal Alongside Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata Apps.

App and Web Portal | Dated: 23 May 2025

In May 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) launched three key initiatives—‘Depot Darpan’ portal, ‘Anna Mitra’ app, and ‘Anna Sahayata’ app—at an event held by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) in New Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - These tools aim to boost transparency, enhance infrastructure, and empower beneficiaries and frontline workers involved in distributing subsidized food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
  • - The Depot Darpan portal is a digital self-assessment and monitoring platform that helps depot officials track and improve their operational efficiency and warehousing standards.
  • - A new grading system rates depots based on operational performance (60%) and infrastructure quality (40%), measuring factors like storage loss, space use, manpower efficiency, and profitability.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Depots that meet high standards will earn a prestigious 5-star rating, encouraging better management and service delivery.
  • (ii) The Anna Mitra mobile app allows Fair Price Shop (FPS) dealers to check stock receipts, view monthly sales reports, and receive important alerts from authorities, making their work smoother.
  • (iii) Overall, these initiatives represent a major step toward modernising the PDS, making it more accountable and user-friendly for all stakeholders.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who launched the ‘Depot Darpan’ portal along with the Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata apps in May 2025?

Correct Answer: Pralhad Joshi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD)

  • Cabinet Minister : Pralhad Josh
  • Headquarters: New Delhi