Common Incubation Center for Potato and Petha Processing Set to Launch in Agra’s Dauki Area
Key takeaways
- First Common Incubation Center in the Agra region
- 7,000 sq ft, with a 5,000 sq ft processing hall
- Potato and petha machinery already delivered
- Each machine handles 150-200 kg per hour
- Equipment rentable by farmers and entrepreneurs
Why it matters
- For farmers
- Access to a line by the hour is what makes value addition possible without owning a factory.
- For processors
- Shared capacity at 150-200 kg/hour is pilot scale — useful for proving a product before committing to plant.
60-second summary
The first Common Incubation Center under the PM Micro Food Upgradation Scheme is nearing completion in Dauki, in the Agra region. The facility covers 7,000 square feet including a 5,000-square-foot processing hall plus storage and training rooms. Machinery for potato and petha (ash gourd) processing, worth 3.7 million and 5.8 million rupees respectively, has already arrived, with a namkeen snack line expected; each machine handles 150-200 kg per hour, allowing production of potato chips and powder, petha products and packaged snacks. Farmers and entrepreneurs will be able to rent the equipment at affordable rates to process and pack their own raw material and sell finished goods directly. The centre will also run training in processing and packaging for farmers, young entrepreneurs, self-help groups and Farmer Producer Organisations, with the aim that participants set up their own units later.
Good news for farmers and entrepreneurs in the Agra region—the first Common Incubation Center under the PM Micro Food Upgradation Scheme is nearing completion in Dauki and will soon begin operations. The facility, spread across 7,000 square feet, includes a 5,000-square-foot processing hall along with storage and training rooms. Machinery for potato and petha (ash gourd) processing, valued at 3.7 million and 5.8 million INR respectively, has already arrived, with a namkeen (savory snack) processing line expected soon. Each machine has a processing capacity of 150–200 kg per hour, enabling the production of potato chips, powder, various petha products, and packaged snacks. Farmers and entrepreneurs will be able to rent the equipment at affordable rates to process and pack their raw materials, making it easier to sell finished goods directly in the market.
Training and Economic Impact:
Beyond processing infrastructure, the center will also offer training programs for farmers, young entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in processing and packaging techniques. This skill development component aims to empower participants to establish their own processing units in the future. Officials from the Food Processing Department confirmed that installation work is currently underway and operations will commence shortly. The initiative is expected to significantly boost local agricultural value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, and create new income opportunities for both growers and small-scale food processors in the region.
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- Officials of the Food Processing Department — cited in the article
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