Odisha government announces PEG Scheme to create 10 lakh metric tonnes of rice storage
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Public-private partnerships in post-harvest infrastructure: a GS3 agriculture and food security case study.
Why in news
The Odisha government announced the Odisha State Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) Scheme, 2026 to create 10 lakh metric tonnes of additional rice storage through public-private partnerships.
Background
The scheme aims to add 4 lakh metric tonnes of storage in phase one and 6 lakh metric tonnes in phase two. The Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation (OSCSC) currently manages 160 godowns with a capacity of 6.73 lakh MT.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePEG Scheme: Odisha State Private Entrepreneur Guarantee Scheme, 2026
- FactOdisha rice procurement rose from 70.88 LMT in 2023–24 to 97.94 LMT in 2025-26
- FactOSCSC currently manages 160 godowns with 6.73 lakh MT capacity
- FactState expenditure on rice procurement reached ₹30126.24 crore in 2025-26
Prelims practice question
Which body manages 160 godowns with a capacity of 6.73 lakh MT in Odisha?
- (a)ODFC
- (b)O
- (c)O-Agri
- (d)OSCSC
Show answer
Answer: (d) OSCSC — The note states that OSCSC manages 160 godowns with 6.73 lakh MT capacity.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how public-private partnerships can enhance the efficiency of the Public Distribution System (PDS) and buffer stock management in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: Addressing storage deficits to prevent post-harvest losses in surplus-producing states
- Fiscal efficiency: Reducing state expenditure on infrastructure through private capital and operational expertise
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Buffer Stock · Food Security · Infrastructure Development · Procurement Logistics
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