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.

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