Govt. to use US$1M grant from India to upgrade packaging facility at Sophia

Oct 28, 2025 News

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday disclosed that it will be using a US$1 million grant from the Government of India to upgrade and modernise the New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC) Central Packaging Facility at Sophia.

Govt. to use US$1M grant from India to upgrade packaging facility at Sophia

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha engaging a delegation from NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services) and officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Monday.

According to a brief statement from the ministry, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha met with a delegation from NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services) and officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs to discuss the implementation of the Quick Impact Development Project (QIDP).

It is under this initiative that the grant will be used to upgrade the facility. The ministry explained that the project will see the installation of modern, automated processing equipment for fruits, vegetables, and coconuts, aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity within the agro-processing sector.

Further, the ministry mentioned that the modernization of the Central Packaging Facility is expected to increase processing efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses, and provide greater support to farmers and agro-processors as Guyana continues to advance its agri-food transformation agenda. “Minister Mustapha welcomed the collaboration, noting that the investment aligns with the government’s broader agenda to expand value-added production, improve food safety standards, and enhance Guyana’s capacity to access regional and international markets,” the ministry reported.

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