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Proposed Oil Palm Factory Could Boost Nizamabad Farmers
The Telangana government is considering an oil palm factory in Nizamabad district.
Officials inspected possible sites near Lakkampally SEZ.
They believe the factory could help farmers sell and process their crops nearby.
It could also create jobs.
The site may later be large enough for a refinery.
More than 17,000 acres in Nizamabad and Nirmal already grow oil palms.
Officials expect another 5,000 acres to be added.
The government is also studying other industries and asking farmers to save water and consider crops besides paddy.
A state-backed oil palm processing factory has been proposed near Lakkampally SEZ in Nandipet mandal.
Officials said the site could later accommodate a refinery and serve nearby Nirmal district.
More than 17,000 acres across Nizamabad and Nirmal are under oil palm cultivation, with 5,000 additional acres expected.
Adviser P. Sudarshan Reddy ordered officials to prepare a detailed report before the site is finalized.
The government also plans to explore rice bran oil, soybean, and organic vegetable industries while urging water conservation.
- Who
- State government adviser P. Sudarshan Reddy, Nizamabad rural MLA R. Bhupati Reddy, in-charge collector Bhavesh Mishra, and senior officials inspected the proposed sites.
- What
- The government is considering an oil palm processing factory, with possible future refinery capacity, near Lakkampally SEZ.
- Where
- At sites adjoining Lakkampally SEZ in Nandipet mandal, Nizamabad district, near Nirmal district.
- When
- The site inspection took place on Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The proposed project is intended to benefit oil palm farmers, create employment, and support related industries.
Key facts
- Proposed facility
- Oil palm processing factory
- Proposed location
- Near Lakkampally SEZ, Nandipet mandal, Nizamabad district
- Existing oil palm area
- More than 17,000 acres across Nizamabad and Nirmal districts
- Expected expansion
- An additional 5,000 acres of oil palm cultivation
- Next step
- Officials must submit a detailed site report
- Possible future facility
- A refinery could be accommodated at the selected site
- Related industries
- Rice bran oil and soybean industries are also being considered
Sources
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