CHANDIGARH, February 28, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann affirmed on Friday that the commencement of operations at Cargill’s ₹300 crore cattle feed plant in Mandi Gobindgarh represents a significant step toward rebuilding a vibrant “Rangla Punjab.” The Chief Minister maintained that the facility, located at the Industrial Park in Wazirabad, stands as the largest of its kind in South Asia and serves as a major industrial achievement for the state.
During the operational launch, the Chief Minister stated that the project reflects the growing faith of global investors in Punjab’s industrial ecosystem. He noted that the state-of-the-art plant is designed to enhance milk yield and dairy productivity, providing direct financial benefits to local farmers. “This plant reaffirms the Punjab Government’s firm commitment to industrial growth and investor facilitation,” Mann declared.
The Chief Minister further asserted that the investment, secured through the Invest Punjab initiative, is creating hundreds of employment opportunities for the state’s youth. He maintained that the facility’s annual production capacity of 4.5 lakh metric tonnes would strengthen the agro-industrial value chain. “Rising investor confidence places Punjab among top destinations for agri and food processing investments,” he noted.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also emphasized that the scientifically developed feed would improve animal health across the region. He stated that the government remains fully committed to providing a business-friendly environment ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026. The Chief Minister concluded by affirming that the local availability of high-quality feed is essential for increasing farmers’ income and scaling new heights in the dairy sector.
