Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Get New Food Processing Units, Boost Jobs
Imagine Andhra Pradesh is building lots of new food factories!
The first is a tomato factory that will turn tomatoes into ketchup, paste, and pickles.
It will help farmers who sometimes can't sell all their tomatoes.
Other factories will make things like chicken, drinks, and dairy products.
The government is investing a lot of money in these factories to create many jobs for people.
These projects will help the state by creating new businesses and offering people job opportunities.
Overall, this is great for the state’s economy and the people of Andhra Pradesh!
A new tomato processing unit is under construction in Kurnool district.
The state government is investing Rs 2,937.2 crore in food processing.
Multiple units are being built to process various food items.
The projects aim to boost agro-based industries and create jobs.
Investments include a chicken processing unit and a dairy plant.
- Who
- The state government and various companies
- What
- Are establishing multiple food processing units in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Production at the tomato unit is expected to begin in 3-4 months.
- Where
- Kurnool, East Godavari, Chittoor, and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To boost agro-based industries and generate employment opportunities, addressing challenges faced by farmers and meeting growing demand for processed foods.
- Total Investment
- Rs 2,937.2 crore
- Tomato Unit Location
- Doodedkonda village, Kurnool district
- Job Creation (Estimate)
- 36,000
- Tomato Unit Capacity
- 1 ton per hour
- Dairy Plant Investment
- Rs 282.2 crore