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 inadequate storage, and measures to modernize infrastructure. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution provided the answer.
Shri Malvinder Singh Kang (asked), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (answered)
- 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
Written from the document by AI, and checked against it. The original below is authoritative.
The original document
Parliamentary Q&A
29.07.2026
Tap “Open the PDF” above to view this document.
Document details
| Official title | Foodgrains Storage Capacity available in Punjab |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q160 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 29.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |