TRANSFORMING INDIA

Innovation for Viksit Bharat

Initiative Details

Project Name Cold Storage Information System (CSIS)
Department/State/District District Administration Firozabad, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Sector Boosting economy
Year 2023
Project Details

Summary

Firozabad is a city is known for its glass industry and agricultural produce Potato. The city has a significant number of cold storage facilities to store perishable goods like potato's and other produce. Farmers in Firozabad often face challenges due to the unavailability of cold storage space during peak harvest season, leading to significant losses, as they are unable to store their produce and are forced to sell them at lower prices. Additionally, sometimes due to inefficient management in cold storages, the stored produce often gets spoiled, leading to further losses for farmers. Cold storage owners miss out on potential business opportunities due to a disorganized sector, leading to a loss of revenue. The district administration lacks proper oversight of the cold storage management process, leading to challenges in governance... Read More