Training on Food Grains Procurement
Food grains Grade Selection, Inspection, Storage Protocols, Tendering & Vendor Management in Agri Procurement
Pertecnica Engineering presents a specialized Certification Program on Food Grains Procurement, designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of specification-based buying, quality analysis, tendering, vendor prequalification, dispute handling, and compliance in the procurement of food grains such as rice, wheat, pulses, maize, millets, and more.
This course empowers professionals to procure agri-commodities for public distribution, export, industrial use, and retail with accuracy, transparency, and quality assurance.
Topics Covered
1. Overview of Food Grains Procurement Ecosystem
Structure of procurement operations in India (FCI, state agencies, private sector)
Central Pool, Minimum Support Price (MSP), and open market procurement
Procurement cycles for major grains: Kharif & Rabi
2. Product Specifications & Grading
Physical specifications for paddy, rice, wheat, pulses, millets, maize
Grading systems: FAQ (Fair Average Quality), AGMARK, ISO, FSSAI guidelines
Moisture content, broken percentage, foreign matter, weevilled grains
Sampling protocols and visual inspection techniques
3. Tendering and Vendor Management
Preparation of tender documents (RFP/RFQ)
Cooperative societies, commission agents, and private vendors
Evaluation criteria for L1, L2 bids with technical compliance
Penalty clauses, delay handling, and rejection process
4. Storage & Handling Protocols
Packaging norms (gunny bags, HDPE bags, jute standards)
Stack card, fumigation cycles, shelf life management
Warehouse-level inspection formats and infestation control
Transportation loss minimization and pilferage prevention
5. Testing and Quality Verification
Lab analysis for uric acid, aflatoxin, micro-toxins
Moisture meters, sieving machines, and bulk sampling equipment
Third-party inspection agency coordination
Pre-dispatch Inspection (PDI) and Acceptance Inspection at delivery points
6. Legal and Compliance Framework
FSSAI labeling, Food Safety norms, Essential Commodities Act
Public procurement rules and audit trail documentation
Form formats: Gate entry, GRN, Inspection Reports, and Dispatch notes
GST, e-way bill handling in agri logistics
Model Case Studies
Case Study 1: Rice Rejection at Delivery Due to High Moisture Content
How sampling errors and lack of standard moisture meters caused delivery failure.
Case Study 2: Dispute Between FCI Depot and Supplier Over Grade of Wheat
Lessons in documentation, FAQ matching, and photographic evidence handling.
Case Study 3: Pilferage and Transit Loss in Grain Bags During Rural Procurement
Improved loading practices and packaging recommendations.
Case Study 4: Audit Failure Due to Missing Stack Card and GRN Protocol
Process improvements that helped avoid penalties in future procurements.
What You’ll Learn
How to procure food grains based on defined grading and moisture standards
How to inspect samples and verify quality through visual and lab techniques
How to draft tenders and evaluate vendors with proper clauses
How to manage warehousing, fumigation, and inventory recording
How to meet compliance standards for government and private sector audits
Who Should Attend
Procurement Officers in FCI, Civil Supplies, Govt. Departments
Agri Procurement Professionals in Warehousing Corporations (CWC, SWC)
Purchase Officers in Mills, Food Processing Units, and Export Houses
Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals in Agri Commodities
NGO/CSR Procurement Teams handling grain supply
Quality Control Officers and Warehouse Supervisors
Course Details
Course Start Date: Please contact us for more details
Course Fee: Flexible payment options available
Admissions Contact: +91-7842430123
Duration: 4 Weeks
Mode: Online + Classroom (Hyderabad)
What You’ll Receive
Certification in Food Grains Procurement from Pertecnica Engineering
Editable templates: RFQs, Inspection Reports, GRNs, Gate Passes, Tender Forms
BIS and FAQ reference charts for quick on-site decisions
Training material for internal training of procurement and QC teams
Post-training mentor support for resolving field issues
Why Pertecnica?
We train procurement and warehousing teams across public sector units, NGOs, and private agri supply chains. Our trainers have worked directly with state food corporations, logistics agencies, and quality inspection labs—ensuring that our content is field-proven and audit-ready.
Procure Quality, Stay Compliant, and Feed the Nation
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