Anna Chakra

Anna Chakra is a supply chain optimization and decision-support system developed to improve the movement of food grains under India’s Public Distribution System (PDS). It applies operations research and advanced algorithms to optimise state-specific logistics, reduce transportation costs, and ensure timely delivery of food grains.
A decision support tool for optimising food grain logistics under PDS
Developed through a Government–UN–Academia partnership (Department of Food & Public Distribution, WFP India, IIT Delhi)
Uses advanced algorithms to identify optimal routes and improve supply chain efficiency
Integrated with PM Gati Shakti and Railways’ FOIS through the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)