DLF to set up mega agri hub at Moosapet

The state government on Tuesday allotted 24.5 acres of prime land at Moosapet village in Balanagar mandal of RR district to DLF Building India Ltd on a 33-year lease for setting up an integrated mega agriculture hub. The proposed agriculture centre, near Metro Cash and Carry, would generate 20,000 jobs in agriculture-related activities, 20,000 jobs in information technology and related industries, and another 10,000 jobs in retail and service sector, apart from providing 1.5 lakh jobs indirectly by way of permanent or casual employment in trade and agriculture, support services, construction facilities and facility management. The proposed complex would have an agricultural distribution centre, farmer training facility centre, agriculture complex, poultry & dairy input centre, and output storage & marketing centre for agri products.