Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority said it has issued the Letter of Award (LoA) to Trident Agrocom Exports and Man Infraconstruction consortium for the development of a Rs 284-crore agro facility at its port.
     
The consortium received the LoA on December 30, JNPA said.
     
Once operational, the export-import-cum-domestic agricultural commodity-based processing and storage facility coming up on a 27-acre land parcel within the port complex, is expected to handle about 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually.

The facility will significantly contribute to the country's agro trade by improving the processing, storage, and transportation infrastructure for agricultural commodities, the port operator said.
     
"This project will enhance India's agricultural logistics capabilities and support the growth of both domestic and international agro trade. With the new facility, JNPA is playing a critical role in strengthening India's agricultural export infrastructure," said Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Chairman of JNPA.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways gave its nod to the project in July this year.