India's first integrated agriculture-export facility of JNPA

Project Overview and Objectives

• India's first integrated agri-export facility to be established at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai
• Approved by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
• Project value: Rs. 284.19 crore
• Area: 67,422 square meters
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model

Key objectives:

• • Address inefficiencies in logistics
  • Reduce multiple handlings
  • Extend shelf life of agricultural products
  • Enhance export capacity for agricultural commodities

Facility Features and Capacity

• All-in-one state-of-the-art agricultural facility
• Supports frozen meat and marine product exports
• Improves logistics, container booking, and cold chain logistics

Export capacity:

• • Frozen store: 1,800 metric tonnes
  • Cold store: 5,800 metric tonnes
  • Dry warehouses: 12,000 metric tonnes (for grains, cereals, and dry cargo)

Caters to exports of:

• • Non-basmati rice
  • Maize
  • Spices
  • Onion
  • Wheat

Benefits and Impact

• Better prices for agricultural goods
• Job creation and overall growth in the agricultural sector
• Empowerment of farmers and exporters
• Stimulation of demand and rural development
• Particular benefits for small exporters:
  • Improved logistics capabilities
  • Enhanced export operations
• Supports government's vision of empowering farmers
• Sets precedent for future infrastructure projects in agriculture