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Woodpecker Greenagri to invest Rs 570 crore to set up agri-processing plant in Farrukhabad

IBJ Bureau
Mar 02, 2025

Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients, a subsidiary of the Som Group of Companies, will set up a state-of-the-art integrated agri-processing project in the Khimsepur Industrial Area in Farrukhabad district. The project is expected to create around 1,300 employment avenues, the company has said in a media release.

The project will come up with an investment of approximately Rs 570 crore and span across 40 acres, marking a significant milestone in Madhyanchal region of Uttar Pradesh’s industrial and economic landscape.

The integrated agri-processing plant will host facilities for production of ethanol, starch, gluten and distillery products as well as beverages carbonated water and by-products such as cattle feed. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable and innovative manufacturing practices, aligning with the broader vision of fostering economic and agricultural development in the region.

Abhishek Prakash, the secretary of the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department of the Uttar Pradesh government and CEO of Invest UP, had a productive meeting with Deepak Arora, CEO, and Satish Bhansali, CFO, of the Som Group in Lok Bhawan, Lucknow. He has stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP government has announced more than 30 policies to attract investment in various sectors, and Uttar Pradesh consistently ranks in the top achievers’ category in the Ease of Doing Business, a release from the UP government has said.