Acharya Balkrisha Ji Maharaj will address a press conference tomorrow, on 7th March 2025, in the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport (MIHAN), Nagpur. During this, he will brief the media about the upcoming Patanjali Mega Food & Herbal Park, which is set to be inaugurated on 9th March. The inauguration will be attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and other dignitaries in the presence of Swami Ramdev.
Program Details:
- Press Conference: 11:00 AM, March 7, 2025
- Park/Plant Visit: 11:30 AM
- Farmer’s Interaction: 2:00 PM
- Venue: Patanjali Food and Herbal Park, MIHAN, Nagpur
With an investment of Rs. 1500 crore, the park includes a Fruits and Vegetable Processing Plant capable of processing 800 tons per day. The plant is expected to boost farmers’ incomes and create 10,000 job opportunities in Maharashtra. The foundation ceremony for establishing a food processing unit at MIHAN took place in September 2016. This Patanjali Fruits & Vegetables Processing Plant in Nagpur will process citrus fruits and vegetables to produce juices, juice concentrates, pulp, pastes, and purees.
The juice, concentrates, pulp, paste, and purees produced adhere to global specifications. This direct fruit processing is referred to as primary processing. Additionally, a tetra park unit will be established at the Nagpur factory. Tetra pulp extract products will be offered in the premium segment without preservatives or sugar, prioritizing consumer health.
A unique feature of this plant is its zero-waste policy for by-products. For example, after extracting juice from oranges, the peel is fully utilized. Orange peel contains cold-pressed oil (CPO), which holds significant market value. Moreover, Patanjali will extract premium pulp for Nagpur’s renowned orange barfi and produce oil-based and water-based aromatic essences. The dried peel powder will also be used in cosmetics and other value-added products. All by-products will be recovered and utilized.
Furthermore, a flour mill has been established, processing 100 tons of wheat daily and supplying Patanjali’s wheat mills in Jalna, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. Patanjali mainly procures wheat directly from farmers and engages with traders or the Food Corporation of India (FCI) only when demand exceeds supply. 1000 tons of Mosambi have been processed here, and orange processing work has also commenced. Additionally, all machinery for processing tropical fruits is being set up.
By eliminating middlemen in the procurement of fruits and vegetables, Patanjali ensures that farmers receive fair prices for their produce, increasing their income. The company engages with traders only if direct procurement from farmers falls short. Patanjali also supports farmers through backward integration. Through its subsidiary, Bharuwa Agri Science, Patanjali provides soil testing services using the ‘Dharati Ka Doctor’ machine, offering advice to farmers on nutrient deficiencies and the best crop choices.
Farmers also receive Patanjali’s organic, chemical-free fertilizers and saplings. Besides advisory services and field inspections, Patanjali ensures the purchase of the farmers’ produce. At present, Patanjali’s Nagpur plant employs around 500 people, both directly and indirectly. As operations grow, this number is expected to increase significantly, with a goal of creating employment for 10,000 people. The plant is projected to generate an annual turnover of Rs 1,000 crore.
To date, Rs 700 crore has been invested in the project, with a total investment of Rs 1,500 crore planned. The establishment of this plant is anticipated to drive infrastructural growth in the region.
