The Union government launches a smart warehousing system operated by the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), with the stated goal of improving monitoring and operations in real time. Food Minister Pralhad Joshi is reported to have launched the initiative, describing “smart warehousing” as part of broader food security efforts rather than only a technology upgrade. According to the coverage, the system deploys AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities across CWC facilities. The approach is described as using these technologies to track and manage warehouse operations more effectively, including both foodgrain warehouses and general warehouses. One report highlights the use of AI and IoT-driven technologies specifically for these categories of storage, indicating an expansion beyond a narrow focus on foodgrains alone. Overall, the outlets frame the move as an operational modernization step intended to strengthen oversight and performance through real-time data and automation-supported management. The announcement signals continued government emphasis on warehousing efficiency as an element of food supply reliability.