Jan 10, 2020
The Maharashtra government is going to set up a food processing industry on 500 acres of land and a skill development complex in Aurangabad district.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray stated that the governments’ priority is to strengthen industrialists and farmers through development.
“A food processing industry park will be set up in Bidkin (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor) on 500 acre land of which 100 acre will be reserved for women entrepreneurs,” he said.
According to Thackeray newer industries are coming in and opening up more job opportunities. The govt plans to set up a skill development complex will also be set up in Shendra to empower local youth. The government will establish an additional industrial colony in Shendra on 1,000 hectare land to boost development in the Marathwada region.
The government wants the industry and agriculture sector to work together. “Food processing and oilseed processing centres related to agriculture can be set up through coordination between the industry and agriculture departments,” he added.
He said while the farm loan waiver scheme is being implemented, the government’s intention is to make farmers free of troubles.