Mumbai: India’s first integrated agri-export facility to be built at JNPA

The facility will address inefficiencies in logistics, reduce multiple handlings, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products

PGurus Newsdesk

July 26, 2024

The facility will address inefficiencies in logistics, reduce multiple handlings, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal approves Rs.284.19 cr PPP project to revolutionize agri-logistics and reduce wastage

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)’s project for the development of export-import cum domestic agricultural commodity-based Processing & Storage Facility in private-public partnership (PPP) mode has been approved by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.

The all-in-one state-of-the-art agricultural facility will span 67,422 square meters with an investment worth Rs.284.19 crore, which will mark a significant move to bolster India’s agricultural exports.

“The development of this all-in-one agricultural facility at JNPA will streamline logistics, reduce wastages, and provide better prices for agricultural products. This is a significant step towards empowering our farmers and boosting India’s agricultural sector,” Sonowal said on Friday.

The all-in-one state-of-the-art agricultural facility will:

Address inefficiencies in logistics, reduce multiple handlings, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products.
Cater to exports of prominent items like non-basmati rice, maize, spices, onion, and wheat.
Will support exporters of meat and marine products from areas away from Mumbai, as JNPA is the dominant gateway for frozen meat and marine products.
Small exporters, in particular, will benefit from the port-based facility, improving their capabilities in logistics, container booking, cold chain logistics, and export operations.

The estimated export capacity increase includes a frozen store of 1,800 metric tonnes, a cold store of 5,800 metric tonnes, and dry warehouses with a capacity of 12,000 metric tonnes for grains, cereals, and dry cargo.

This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of empowering farmers and fostering rural development, setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects that aim to support and enhance India’s agricultural capabilities, the statement added.

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