Jaipur, June 12, 2025:
Warehouses being constructed under the world's largest decentralized grain storage scheme in Rajasthan can now be leased out, according to new guidelines issued by the State’s Cooperation Department. This move is expected to provide a regular income stream to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and strengthen their financial standing.
Principal Secretary and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Mrs. Manju Rajpal, said that large-scale construction of warehouses is underway at the gram panchayat level under the ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ initiative. These warehouses, funded by the state government, will now be leased according to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines two options and a priority-based allocation system.
Leasing Priorities Defined:
In the first option, top leasing priority will be given for:
Grain storage for farmers,
Mid-day meal provisions,
Fair price shops,
Agricultural or alternative produce storage.
If these are not applicable, the Food & Civil Supplies Department will be given preference for decentralized consumption-based storage or emergency stockpiling.
The second option prioritizes:
Storage for society members at affordable rates,
Short-term storage for farmers during MSP procurement,
Leasing for storing cement, machinery, fertilizers, and seeds.
Warehouses will be leased based on an approved annual calendar. Proposals including rent details will be evaluated and approved by a committee chaired by the Deputy Registrar. Leasing will be done through a registered agreement for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
NAFED and NCCF Show Interest:
Mrs. Rajpal confirmed that both NAFED and NCCF have shown interest in leasing these warehouses. NAFED has committed to renting 58 warehouses across 11 districts, including Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Sikar, Jaipur, and Udaipur. NCCF has also formally communicated its willingness to lease the facilities.
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