👉 In the context of agricultural economics, a "godown" is a type of storage facility that is used to store surplus crops and grain for later use. These facilities are typically located at the end of a farm or livestock operation, where they can be used as a temporary storage area during periods of high demand or when there is a surplus of crops. The term "godown" was first used in the 19th century by British agriculturalists to describe a type of storage facility that was