₹100 Cr. Gamma Irradiation Facility Launched in Angamaly

Rapid Summary

• The foundation stone for RCC Nutra Fill’s Gamma Irradiation and Life Sciences Facility was laid at KSIDC Business Park in Angamaly, Karnataka, on September 14.
• The ₹100-crore project is among 98 proposals from the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) that have entered the construction phase.
• Kerala’s Industries Minister P. Rajeeve stated that investment projects worth ₹35,000 crore resulting from IKGS have already been implemented.
• The facility spans five acres and Phase 1 is scheduled for completion within 24 months. It will integrate gamma irradiation with cold storage, warehousing, R&D, logistics, and handling of Life Sciences and FMCG products.
• Gamma irradiation technology is primarily used to eliminate microorganisms in food products to improve shelf life but has applications across multiple sectors.
• Notable attendees included Krishna Ella,chairperson of Bharat Biotech International,and Roji M John MLA.

Indian Opinion analysis
The laying of the foundation stone for RCC Nutra Fill’s facility marks steady progress in turning investment commitments made during the Invest Kerala Global Summit into actionable projects. With a focus on gamma irradiation-a technology essential for public health safety standards-the initiative not only bolsters technological integration but also aligns with India’s broader goals of advancing infrastructure in R&D and logistics within critical sectors like FMCG and Life Sciences.Such facilities can significantly enhance India’s capacity to meet international sterilization benchmarks while cutting reliance on imports for this technology type at scale. Additionally, leveraging innovation towards food safety aligns well with national interests in reducing waste thru prolonged shelf-life solutions-particularly relevant given India’s challenges around post-harvest losses.

The success of this project could strengthen economic activity locally while positioning Kerala as a hub for advanced manufacturing technologies catering to both domestic needs and exports over time.

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