Key Facts: 

Patanjali Ayurved is an Indian multinational company based in Haridwar.  

The company has its office in Delhi with headquarters in the industrial area of Haridwar.  

Prime Highlights: 

Patanjali’s Mega Food and Herbal Park in Nagpur has been set up with a total investment of Rs 1,500 crore.  

The facility will feature advanced processing units capable of handling 800 tonnes of fruits and vegetables per day.  

Key Background: 

Patanjali Ayurved is set to launch its state-of-the-art food processing plant in Nagpur, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and investment in the agricultural sector. The Patanjali Mega Food and Herbal Park, located in Mihan, Nagpur, is scheduled to commence operations shortly. With a total investment of Rs 1,500 crore, the facility will be inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and renowned yoga guru Ramdev, among other dignitaries. 

The facility will feature advanced fruits and vegetable processing units with a remarkable capacity of 800 tonnes per day. This plant will process a wide range of agricultural products, focusing particularly on oranges and other fruits, alongside their by-products. Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, expressed that the plant will play a crucial role in revolutionizing the agricultural landscape of the Vidarbha region. He emphasized that the plant’s operation would bring economic prosperity and upliftment to local farmers. 

Balkrishna also highlighted that Patanjali’s orange processing plant in Nagpur is the largest and most advanced in Asia, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in food processing. With the plant’s cutting-edge technology and capacity, it is expected to make a substantial impact on the agricultural industry in the region, benefiting farmers and contributing to the overall economic development. 

This initiative is poised to drive agricultural growth, foster sustainable farming practices, and improve the livelihoods of local farmers, aligning with Patanjali’s broader vision to enhance India’s agricultural output while promoting rural development.