India, April 4 -- In an event graced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Nestle Indialaid the foundation stone for its upcoming factory in Khordha, Odisha. This is slated to be Nestle India's tenth factory and first in the eastern part of the country.
Talking at the event,Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Honorable Chief Minister of Odishasaid that he washappy to see the progress made by Nestle India in setting up a state-of-the-art facility, with cutting-edge technology in Khordha district.He conveyed his belief that this factory would enable Nestle India to scale new heightsand assured them of continued support in their endeavor.
Shri Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director, Nestle India, said,"With a steadfast adherence to 'Make in India' we had announced our tenth factory in Odisha, reaffirming the significance of India as a market. It gives me immense pleasure as we witness our planning and efforts bearing fruit. We are confident that this upcoming factory will not only help us with our business but will also stand tall as a vibrant example of gender diversity, sustainable manufacturing, paperless, digitally managed facility with an abiding focus on the environment."
The factory is being set up with an initial investment of approximately INR 900 crores, in its first phase and is slated tomanufacture products from its foods (prepared dishes and cooking aids) portfolio.
Nestle India set up its first manufacturing facility at Moga (Punjab) in 1961 followed by its manufacturing facilities at Choladi (Tamil Nadu), in 1967; Nanjangud (Karnataka), in 1989; Samalkha (Haryana), in 1992; Ponda and Bicholim (Goa), in 1995 and 1997, respectively; Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), in 2006; Tahliwal (Himachal Pradesh), in 2012. Nestle India set up its ninth manufacturing facility at Sanand (Gujarat) in 2021.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from FoodTechBiz.