Patanjali’s mega food and herbal park in Mihan, Nagpur, is set to become Asia’s largest orange processing facility, with an investment of ₹1,500 crore. The facility will officially open on Sunday, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and yoga guru Ramdev among the dignitaries attending the launch. The park will process 800 tonnes of fruit daily, transforming the agricultural landscape of Vidarbha. The facility will also produce a range of fruit juices and by-products, benefiting local farmers and creating regional employment opportunities.
Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd, described the orange processing plant in Nagpur as Asia’s biggest and most advanced, saying that they feel proud to have established it. Despite facing obstacles, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the plant is now ready to provide employment to local people and make farmers prosperous. The plant operates on a zero-waste system, extracting volatile and fragrance oil from orange peels, and prioritizes providing high-quality products to the Indian market.
The park will have fruit and vegetable processing units with a daily capacity of 800 tonnes, producing a range of products including juices, pulp, and paste made from various fruits and vegetables. According to Acharya Balkrishna, the plant will bring about an agricultural revolution and happiness to farmers in Vidarbha. With top-class quality products and a focus on export-quality products for the Indian market, Patanjali’s mega food and herbal park is set to revolutionize the agricultural landscape of the region.