Parliament Parliament Q&A
Punjab has 256.52 LMT foodgrain storage capacity, 17.03 LMT CAP
The question asked by Shri Malvinder Singh Kang sought information on the storage capacity for wheat and paddy in Punjab, specifically regarding the review of storage facilities, total capacity available, exposure of foodgrains due to…
The question asked by Shri Malvinder Singh Kang sought information on the storage capacity for wheat and paddy in Punjab, specifically regarding the review of storage facilities, total capacity available, exposure of foodgrains due to inadequate storage, and measures to modernize infrastructure. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution provided the answer.
Asked and answered by: Shri Malvinder Singh Kang (asked), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (answered)
What the government said
- Total storage capacity with FCI in Punjab: 168.22 LMT (151.19 LMT covered, 17.03 LMT CAP)
- Total storage capacity with State agencies in Punjab: 88.30 LMT (25.59 LMT covered, 62.71 LMT CAP)
- Total storage capacity in Punjab: 256.52 LMT
- Smart Warehouse Project for real-time monitoring
- Depot Darpan Portal for depot monitoring
- Steel silos: 39 LMT capacity nationwide, 9.25 LMT in Punjab at 13 locations
Also in the document
- The answer states that no foodgrains remain exposed due to inadequate storage, citing the use of CAP storage and preservation practices.
- The answer provides specific figures for storage capacity and modernization initiatives, including steel silos in Punjab.
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q160 (Session 8) · 29 Jul 2026
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