CHANDIGARH, 28th February 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a major stride for Punjab\u2019s dairy and agro economy, the Bhagwant Mann Government has brought into operation Cargill\u2019s \u20b9300 crore cattle feed plant at Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh, the largest of its kind in South Asia. The commissioning of this mega facility marks a significant industrial achievement ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors\u2019 Summit 2026 and reflects the growing faith of global investors in Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state-of-the-art plant strengthens Punjab\u2019s agro-industrial ecosystem, generates employment, and delivers direct benefits to farmers through improved milk yield and higher dairy productivity. The project underscores the Punjab Government\u2019s firm resolve to accelerate industrial growth, deepen agri-processing capacity and rebuild a vibrant \u2018Rangla Punjab\u2019 through sustained investment and policy-driven development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cSet up with an investment worth \u20b9300 crore, this plant reaffirms the Punjab Government\u2019s firm commitment to industrial growth and investor facilitation. The state-of-the-art plant of Cargill Private Limited has started its operations at the Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh. Punjab is witnessing substantial industrial investments through the Invest Punjab initiative, and these investments are generating employment opportunities for the youth and accelerating Punjab\u2019s overall economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Minister further stated that the growing investor confidence clearly reflects that Punjab is emerging as a preferred destination for investments, particularly in the agriculture and food processing sectors. \u201cThe Punjab Government is fully committed to providing every possible support and ensuring a business-friendly ecosystem through progressive policies and a peaceful industrial environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting the scale of the project, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cSpread over 15 acres, the Cargill plant has an annual production capacity of 4.5 lakh metric tonnes and is the largest cattle feed plant in South Asia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Minister added that after Bathinda, this marks Cargill\u2019s second major unit in Punjab, further strengthening the agro-industrial value chain of Punjab. \u201cThe project will offer direct benefits to farmers by ensuring the local availability of high-quality cattle feed, thereby improving milk yield, quality and farmers\u2019 income. The scientifically developed feed will enhance animal health and productivity, helping Punjab\u2019s dairy sector scale new heights,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing a video clip on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: \u201cThe South Asia\u2019s largest animal feed plant of Cargill, built at a cost of \u20b9300 crore, has been inaugurated at Wazirabad (Mandi Gobindgarh). This major project will boost the income of our dairy farmers and create hundreds of new employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. Ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors\u2019 Summit 2026, this stands as a significant achievement of our government in the industrial sector. We remain fully committed to rebuilding a ‘Rangla Punjab’.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CHANDIGARH, 28th February 2026: In a major stride for Punjab\u2019s dairy and agro economy, the Bhagwant Mann Government has brought into operation Cargill\u2019s \u20b9300 crore cattle feed plant at Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh, the largest of its kind in South Asia. The commissioning of this mega facility marks a significant industrial achievement ahead […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n