"The plant, having a minimum processing capacity of 500 kg per hour, will primarily focus on producing potato flakes, and the agricultural department has been directed to formulate a detailed project report (DPR) in this regard," he said.
Sukhu further said that agriculture accounts for 14 per cent of Himachal Pradesh's Gross State Domestic Product, with potatoes being a key crop. Potatoes contribute around 20 per cent of the state's total vegetable cultivation, yielding approximately 2,38,317 metric tonnes from 16,960 hectares, he said, adding that the establishment of the potato processing plant will help ensure better remunerative prices for potato farmers and boost the local economy by creating employment opportunities both in the factory and the agricultural sector.
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