Fatehgarh Sahib: Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s strong commitment to industrial growth and investor facilitation, Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and Local Government, Sanjeev Arora today inaugurated the newly established dairy feed plant of Cargill Private Limited at the Industrial Park, Wazirabad (Mandi Gobindgarh), set up with an investment of ₹300 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble National Convener Arvind Kejriwal JI & Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is witnessing substantial industrial investments through the Invest Punjab initiative.
These investments are generating employment opportunities for the youth and accelerating the state’s overall economic development.
He stated that growing investor confidence reflects Punjab’s emergence as a preferred destination for investments, particularly in the agriculture and food processing sectors.
The State Government, he added, remains fully committed to providing every possible support and ensuring a business-friendly ecosystem through progressive policies and a peaceful industrial environment.
Capacity, Scale and Role in Agro-Industrial Growth
Spread over 15 acres, the Cargill plant has an annual production capacity of 4.5 lakh metric tonnes and is the largest dairy feed plant in South Asia. After Bathinda, this marks Cargill’s second major unit in Punjab, further strengthening the state’s agro-industrial value chain.
Cargill’s management commended Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora for his relentless efforts in facilitating the establishment of the plant.
The Minister highlighted that the plant will greatly benefit dairy farmers by ensuring local availability of high-quality cattle feed, thereby improving milk yield, quality, and farmers’ income.
The scientifically developed feed will enhance animal health and productivity, helping Punjab’s dairy sector scale new heights. He expressed confidence that just as Punjab is known as the food bowl of India, it will soon emerge as a leading supplier of milk to other states as well.
Investors’ Summit 2026 and Employment Boost
While interacting with the media, the Minister informed that the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026, scheduled from March 13–15 at Mohali, is expected to attract large participation from national and international investors.
He reiterated that the Government is making continuous efforts to position Punjab among the top industrial states of India. He added that industry in Punjab is steadily progressing and industrialists have expressed satisfaction with the State’s proactive policies.
Earlier, local MLA S. Lakhbir Singh Rai stated that the establishment of the Cargill plant will generate employment opportunities for nearly 1,000 youth in the region.
He added that the availability of superior-quality feed will significantly improve animal health and milk quality in the area.
Dignitaries Present at the Inauguration
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sona Thind, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ms. Pooja Syal Grewal, David Webster, Executive Vice President, and Chief Risk Officer, Rishi Verma, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, Chair of Asia Pacific region, Adriano Marcon, President, Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, Ravinder Balain, Senior Managing Director, Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, India and President, Cargill India.