Sonowal launched the development of a state-of-the-art agro processing
facility at JNPA. This pioneering initiative, with an investment of Rs 284
crore, marks a significant milestone in bolstering India’s agricultural trade
infrastructure. Spanning 27 acres within the port complex, this one-of-its-kind
facility is set to transform the processing, storage, and transportation of
agricultural commodities. Designed to
handle approximately 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, the facility will
offer comprehensive services including processing, sorting, packing, and
laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and trade
regulations.
Another MoU was signed for setting up a
warehousing facility in the port area under JNPA’s initiative to monetise
vacant land parcels along with capacity development. An investment of Rs 300 crore is being
fixed for the development of these ambient and temperature-controlled
warehousing and CFS facilities, the release mentioned.
The MoU between VPPL and Dr Balasaheb Kokan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli
was also signed for the development and implementation of an integrated
agricultural and horticultural plan for short-listed villages in Dahanu and
Palghar in and around Vadhavan.