India's First Integrated Agri-Export Facility at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is set to develop India’s first integrated agricultural export facility at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. The project, approved by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, is valued at Rs. 284.19 crore and will cover an area of 67,422 square meters. This state-of-the-art facility aims to streamline logistics, reduce multiple handling, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products, thus enhancing the export capacity of Indian agricultural commodities.
The facility will enable better pricing for agricultural goods and support small exporters with improved logistics, container booking, and cold chain logistics.
The project is expected to generate employment opportunities and stimulate rural development, aligning with the government’s vision to empower farmers.
The facility will cater to prominent export items such as non-basmati rice, maize, spices, onion, and wheat, with an increased capacity including a frozen store of 1800 metric tonnes, a cold store of 5800 metric tonnes, and dry warehouses for grains, cereals, and dry cargo.
As JNPA is a key gateway for frozen meat and marine products, the new facility will enhance export operations for these products, benefiting exporters from areas beyond Mumbai.
The JNPA, India’s first 100% Landlord port, is already among the leading container ports globally. In addition to this agri-export facility, Maharashtra will also see the development of Vadhavan Port, a major Greenfield deep draft port project with an investment of Rs. 76,220 crore. This project aims to handle 23 million TEUs or 254 million tons annually, potentially ranking among the world’s top 10 largest ports and serving as a green fuel hub.
Maharashtra has completed 16 projects worth Rs. 790 crore with assistance from the Sagarmala scheme. Currently, 14 additional projects worth Rs. 1,115 crore are underway, receiving Rs. 561 crore from the same scheme. The integrated agri-export facility at JNPA is a significant step towards enhancing India’s agricultural export capabilities, supporting farmers, and fostering rural development.
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