DOLIKOTO : Commerce and Industries minister Nyato Dukam on Saturday inaugurated the administrative block of the Rongoge Mega Food Park at Dolikoto here, marking a significant milestone in the frontier state’s stride toward industrialisation and value-added agro-processing.
Following the inauguration, the minister inspected the state-of-the-art infrastructure within the facility, including the Rongoge Animal Feed Plant and various common processing hubs.
Reaffirming the state government’s unwavering commitment to the project, Dukam stated that Chief Minister Pema Khandu is committed to ensure that the park becomes a model for local industrial development.
Describing the project as a defining step in Arunachal Pradesh’s economic transformation, the minister said, “With this Mega Food Park, Arunachal Pradesh has started walking towards industrialisation. We may not be running yet, but we are certainly no longer crawling.” Emphasising the importance of economic self-reliance, Dukam observed that sustainable industrial development is essential to strengthen the state’s internal revenue base.
“We cannot depend on financial assistance from the Central government indefinitely. Projects like this will help create employment, encourage entrepreneurship, and promote value addition to our agricultural produce,” he said.
The lead promoter of the Rongoge Mega Food Park, Likha Maj, highlighted the enormous investment potential of the project. He said that around 35 industries, including brands such as Haldiram and Varun Beverages, are expected to establish manufacturing units within the park.
Maj said that while road connectivity has been established, securing an uninterrupted power supply and adequate water infrastructure remain critical for the park’s optimal operation. Once these utilities are fully secured, the park will emerge as a game-changing ecosystem for the region, he added.
Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek lauded the project’s promoters and assured full cooperation to develop the facility into one of the country’s premier food processing hubs, urging line departments to work in close coordination.
Developed under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the mega food park features modern infrastructure, including cold storage, warehousing, quality control laboratories, and logistics support. The facility aims to significantly boost market linkages for local farmers and entrepreneurs by adding value to regional agricultural and horticultural commodities.
