Archive · 31 May 2025
Patanjali's Initiative Supports Vidarbha Farmers with Fairer Prices
In the Vidarbha region, where farmers face many hardships, Patanjali is stepping in to help.
They've built a food processing unit where farmers can sell their crops directly.
This means farmers get paid more, around 20-30% extra, compared to selling at local markets.
Since Patanjali buys directly, it cuts down on transport costs.
Also, everything from the crops to the finished products stays local, helping the environment.
This creates jobs in the area, giving young people opportunities without leaving their homes.
This is like giving the farmers a better deal and boosting the local economy.
Patanjali Ayurved established a food processing unit in Nagpur.
The unit aims to directly purchase raw materials from Vidarbha farmers.
Farmers can receive 20-30% higher rates than those offered by local traders.
The local unit reduces transportation costs and maintains a local value chain.
The unit creates employment opportunities in the Vidarbha region.
- Who
- Patanjali Ayurved, led by Baba Ramdev, and farmers in Vidarbha
- What
- Patanjali Ayurved established a food processing unit to aid Vidarbha farmers.
- When
- Recently, Patanjali set up its unit
- Where
- Vidarbha region, India
- Why
- To support farmers, provide fair prices, and create local employment
- Company
- Patanjali Ayurved
- Location of Processing Unit
- Mihan, Nagpur
- Unit Size
- Over 200 acres
- Farmer Benefit
- 20-30% higher rates than local markets
- Key Crops in Vidarbha
- Soybeans, pulses, cotton, oranges