Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi launched three digital initiatives—Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata—to improve transparency, efficiency, and grievance redressal in India’s Public Distribution System. These apps aim to benefit millions by modernizing food grain management and enhancing citizen services.

Key Points:

• Depot Darpan is a portal for self-assessment and monitoring of food grain depots using IoT sensors and live video feeds, helping track inventory and environmental conditions.
• Anna Mitra is a mobile app for Fair Price Shop dealers and food inspectors, providing real-time access to stock, sales, and inspection data in multiple states.
• Anna Sahayata is a grievance redressal platform that allows beneficiaries to register complaints via WhatsApp and IVRS in local languages, currently piloted in several states.
• The initiatives aim to increase accountability and operational efficiency, potentially saving significant costs in depot management.
• These digital tools align with the government’s focus on digital governance and enhancing food security for over 81 crore citizens.