In total 1060 nos of Godowns with storage capacity of 8.48 Lakh MT is existing in Market yards of the Department.
.No |
Ware house |
Andhra Pradesh |
|
Number |
Capacity in |
||
1 |
Godowns Existing up to 2004 |
678 |
3.78 |
2 |
Godowns Existing 2004-2009 |
289 |
2.38 |
3 |
Godowns Existing 2009-2016 |
60 |
1.69 |
4 |
Godowns under Progress in RDF |
33 |
0.63 |
Total |
1060 |
8.48 |
|
From 2011 onwards godowns are being constructed with upgraded technology of truss less roofing system with turbo ventilators. Due to this Roof panels of godowns are mechanically seamed (Inter-locked) and they are free from holes, nuts, bolts, overlaps, ensures zero maintenance and also resistant to extreme weather conditions and 100% leak proof roofs. 33 Nos of Godowns are sanctioned in 13 Districts of A.P., with 62500 MTs capacity, with an estimate cost of Rs. 3710.00 Lakhs. All the godowns are at different stages of execution.
Accreditation and Registration of the Godowns of Agricultural Market Committees with Warehousing Development and Regulating Authority (WDRA) has been taken up for making them fit for scientific storage. Repairs and upgradation works have been taken up in 210 Godowns and secured Certificate of Accreditation. 302 Godowns are identified for taking up works for Accreditation.