About Us
To contribute to national food security by promoting safe and effective storage methodologies, supported by a trained and competent workforce in foodgrain handling and preservation.
OUR VISION
The Indian Grain Storage Management and Research Institute (IGMRI), Hapur Uttar Pradesh, is a premier national institution under the administrative control of the Storage and Research Division, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.
Established initially as the Grain Storage Research and Training Centre on 8th December 1958, the institute was created in response to the rapid increase in foodgrain production during the Green Revolution, which made India self-sufficient in food and the second-largest producer of foodgrains globally. The institute formally came into existence in 1963 through the efforts of dedicated scientists and officers such as Dr. S.V. Pingale, Dr. Lallan Rai, Shri J.N. Sarid, Shri J.P. Gupta, Shri I.P. Kapoor, and Shri M. Das Gupta, who envisioned the need for a specialized centre for research, training, and capacity-building in the area of foodgrain storage.
IGMRI is the only institution of its kind in the country, committed to applied research, technology development, and imparting advanced training in scientific storage, handling, preservation, grain grading, and fumigation techniques to personnel involved in foodgrain management. It plays a critical role in minimizing post-harvest and storage losses and promoting best practices suited to Indian agro-climatic conditions. With the support of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1968, the institute was expanded to include two regional field stations — at Ludhiana (Punjab) and Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh, later shifted to Hyderabad, Telangana) — to undertake region-specific research on the storage of major commodities such as wheat, rice, pulses, oilseeds, and millets. The institute was renamed as the Indian Grain Storage Management and Research Institute (IGMRI) in 1996 to reflect its expanded mandate. Over the decades, IGMRI has trained thousands of officials from organizations like FCI, CWC, SWCs, State Civil Supplies Corporations, and agricultural universities. Through its research, training, and technical outreach, the institute continues to serve as a backbone in strengthening India’s post-harvest infrastructure and food security framework.
Our Mission
- To develop skilled manpower in the field of scientific storage of foodgrains aimed at preserving quality and minimizing post-harvest losses.
- To ensure the safe and scientific storage of foodgrains procured by the Government for public distribution and other welfare purposes.
Our Commitment
- To provide institutional training on quality control, pest management, scientific storage techniques, grain preservation, and inspection methodologies.
- To formulate and recommend best practices and codes for scientific storage of foodgrains.
- To evaluate and assess the quality of foodgrains stored across various levels by Government agencies and provide actionable recommendations for improving storage standards.
- To raise awareness among stakeholders about the importance of safe and scientific storage of foodgrains for national food safety and sustainability.
Our Commitment to you
| Sl. No. | Our services & transactions | How we measure our performance in this area | Our Service Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conducting training programme for personnel from various organizations viz. FCI, CWC, SWCs, Civil Supplies Corporation etc. and private organizations. 1.Long-Term Training Course (LTTC) (Six weeks). Seats – 34–40 per course. 2.Short-Term Training Course (STTC) (1–2 weeks). Seats – 34–40 per course. 3.Special Training – on demand from organizations. Lodging and boarding available for trainees. | Placement of calendar of LTTC & STTC on the website: igmri.dfpd.gov.in | By last week of March. |
| Issue of Notification – 90 days before commencement of training. | |||
| Listing & Scrutiny of the application forms received. | 60 days before commencement of training. | ||
| Intimation to the trainees about their admission. | 30 days before commencement of training. | ||
| Registration of the trainees for the courses. | 1st day of training. | ||
| 2 | Testing of new pesticides & technology | Receipt of proposal from organization/firms. | June / December. |
| Scrutiny of proposal. | Within 3 days of receipt. | ||
| Submission to Ministry for approval. | In the last week of July / February. | ||
| Receipt of the material for testing. | As per schedule of the R&D project. | ||
| Laboratory / field trials. | As per schedule of the R&D project. | ||
| R&D project: Communication of result to the Ministry. | Within 60 days of completion of R&D project. | ||
| 3 | Publication (i) Annual Report | (i) Annual | (i) 30 June |
| (ii) Final Project Report | (ii) Half-Yearly | (ii) 30 September | |
| (iii) Publication need-based up-dating of publicity material on safe storage of foodgrains | (iii) Annual | (iii) 30 June |
The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) (refer DFPD website – Acts & Rules, Official Website of Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India) ensures the distribution of quality foodgrains to eligible citizens of India through a legally backed system. The Act aims to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantities of quality food at affordable prices for people to live a life of dignity. To provide safe, nutritious, and quality-assured foodgrains to over 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population, ensuring transparency, accountability, and dignity in food distribution.
IGMRI and Its Relevance to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013
The Indian Grain Storage Management & Research Institute (IGMRI), under the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, plays a crucial role in supporting the objectives of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
The NFSA aims to provide food and nutritional security to the population by ensuring access to adequate quantities of quality food at affordable prices. To realize this goal, it is essential to have robust systems for the scientific storage, preservation, and management of foodgrains areas in which IGMRI contributes significantly.
How IGMRI Supports NFSA Goals:
Safe and Scientific Storage
IGMRI develops and promotes improved storage practices that reduce post-harvest losses, thereby helping in maintaining buffer stocks essential under the NFSA.
Training and Capacity Building
The Institute trains personnel from organizations like FCI, CWC, SWCs, and state food departments involved in the storage and distribution of foodgrains under the NFSA.
Research and Technology Development
Through R&D activities and testing of new pesticides and storage technologies, IGMRI ensures the safe preservation of foodgrains ensuring quality food reaches beneficiaries.
Standardization and Monitoring
IGMRI's technical guidance helps in maintaining storage standards and quality control of foodgrains distributed under the NFSA framework.
Public Awareness
By publishing educational and awareness materials, IGMRI helps stakeholders understand the importance of foodgrain preservation in ensuring food security.