Patanjali Ayurved Ltd has inaugurated Asia’s largest orange processing plant at its Mega Food and Herbal Park in Mihan, Nagpur, Maharashtra. The plant, which has a processing capacity of 800 tonnes per day, aims to boost fruit processing, create job opportunities, and benefit farmers in the region.
The grand inauguration took place on Sunday in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Patanjali’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna, and Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, among others. The guests wore orange garlands, symbolizing the fruit that will be primarily processed at the plant.
Acharya Balkrishna highlighted that the plant was a long-awaited dream for local farmers and faced delays due to various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with its successful inauguration, the facility is now set to drive economic growth in the region.
The Rs 1500 crore plant is designed to operate on a zero-waste system, ensuring that no part of the fruit goes to waste. Apart from orange juice, the facility will also produce volatile and fragrance oils from orange peels, along with processing fruits like lime, amla, pomegranate, guava, grapes, gourd, carrot, mango pulp, and tomato paste based on seasonal availability.
Acharya Balkrishna stated that the primary goal of the plant is to provide export-quality products while ensuring maximum profit for farmers. He emphasized that the plant will open new opportunities for farmers in the region, helping them gain higher returns for their produce.
The plant is also expected to generate thousands of job opportunities, making it a major economic boost for Nagpur and its surrounding areas.
With this project, Patanjali aims to strengthen its presence in the food processing industry while promoting local produce on a global scale.
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