The major facility for Integrated Food Manufacturing and Logistics in Medak, built by FMCG giant ITC for Rs 450 crore, was officially opened on Monday by Telangana Minister for IT and Industries K T Rama Rao. The ceremony for the inauguration was hosted by Sanjiv Puri, Chairman, and Managing Director of ITC Ltd.
The food processing complex, which spans almost 59 acres of land and has a built-up size of 6.5 lakh square feet, required an initial investment outlay of Rs 450 crore and will generate significant livelihoods along sustainable agri-value chains. Aashirvaad atta, Sunfeast biscuits, Bingo chips, and Yippee Noodles will be produced at the cutting-edge factory, which is outfitted with end-to-end digital infrastructure among other things.
Given the multifaceted activities that will support sustainable and equitable growth as well as encourage widespread use of renewable energy, this unit will also serve as a flag-bearer for sustainability as stated by the team.
The rooftop solar energy modules of the Medak unit will produce clean energy to power it. The factory has a scientifically designed rainwater harvesting system that ensures maximum conservation and less reliance on groundwater, thereby significantly reducing the unit's environmental impact. The building has been certified as a platinum-level green building by the Indian Green Building Council.
Jobs will be produced by the facility along efficient and sustainable agri-value chains. The Medak plant will have a worker composition that is consistent with ITC’s efforts to increase the engagement of women, with this facility employing 50% women across the board in manufacturing.
According to statements issued by ITC in the media post the launch, ITC has been expanding its presence in Telangana in all three industries: manufacturing, services, and agriculture. They have also invested in a top-notch Integrated Food Manufacturing and Logistics Facility in Medak because of the Telangana state's enormous potential.
Rama Rao, Telangana Minister for IT and Industries, conveyed that the government is creating special zones for food processing on 10,000 acres of land, and one such zone with a total area of 1,400 acres is being developed in Gajwel.
