Maharashtra Agribusiness Network Project MAGNET

work in progress

Information Maharashtra Agribusiness Network - MAGNET Society has come up with Maharashtra Agribusiness Network Project MAGNET with a ticket size of 450 INR Crores. This project in Post Harvest Storage Infrastructure sub-sector involves The Government of Maharashtra in association with the ADB is cofinancing MAGNET to upscale the development of horticulture sector and agribusiness in Maharashtra. The project core objectives are to increase farmers income, support value addition, to reduce postharvest losses, to increase farm productivity, and mainstream opportunities for rural women lower caste to alleviate rural poverty. The project will focus on 11 targeted horticulture value chains which includes, pomegranate, banana, guava, orange, sweet lime, sapota, custard apple, strawberry, okra, green, red chilies and flowers. The current status of the project is Work in Progress and is being developed through the EPC route.