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Punjab Aims to Strengthen Tomato Cultivation and Paste Production: S. Ravneet Singh Bittu
Punjab Eyes Growth in Tomato Production and Paste Manufacturing: Collaborative Efforts Underway
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Punjab Agro Industries Corporation, and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) are joining forces to boost tomato cultivation and paste manufacturing in Punjab. During his visit to HUL's plant in Rajpura, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, underscored the importance of collective efforts to help Punjab farmers grow tomatoes of international standards and scale up tomato paste production.
During the plant tour, Minister Bittu urged HUL management to increase local procurement, ensuring greater benefits for Punjab's farming community. He assured that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would extend all necessary support to Punjab's agricultural sector. Pointing to the success of Maharashtra in tomato paste production, the Minister asked, “If Maharashtra can achieve this, why can’t Punjab?”
Minister Bittu highlighted the critical role of public-private collaboration in empowering Punjab’s farmers and unlocking the state’s potential as a leader in tomato cultivation and processing. He emphasized that with proper guidance and support, Punjab could emerge as a hub for high-quality tomato production and value-added processing.
The visit included participation from key officials, such as Dr. Preeti Yadav (Deputy Commissioner, Patiala), Dr. Nanak Singh (SSP, Patiala), Dr. J.P. Dongare (Deputy Agricultural Marketing, MoFPI), Deb Nath Guha (Site Director, HUL), Rakesh Jha (Technology Head, HUL), and Charanjeet Singh (Plant Manager, HUL).
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