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CM Mann Inaugurates De Heus Feed Plant in Rajpura as Punjab Seeks Business-Hub Status

The chief minister cites pro-industry reforms to claim the investment push is translating into projects.

Overview

  • De Heus Animal Nutrition India invested ₹150 crore in the Rajpura facility, which the chief minister said will create new job opportunities for local youth.
  • The plant starts with 180 kilo metric tonnes of capacity, expandable to 240 kilo metric tonnes, according to the reported specifications.
  • Mann said Punjab has received ₹1.23 lakh crore in investment proposals since March 2022 with an estimated potential to generate over 4.7 lakh jobs.
  • He stated the new facility employs zero-pollution technology intended to support a more sustainable industrial footprint.
  • The chief minister pointed to global firms including Nestlé, Claas, Freudenberg, Cargill, Verbio and Danone operating in the state as evidence of expanding investor interest.