Mumbaikars May Soon Enjoy Year-Round Konkan Alphonso Produce As Konkan Railway & CWC Prepare to Build 2,000 Ton Cold Storage Facility In Ratnagiri
Mumbaikars will soon be able to access Konkan’s famed Alphonso mangoes, cashews and nuts throughout the year with a 2,000-ton cold storage facility to be constructed through an agreement between Konkan Railway and the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC). The hub is designed to preserve seasonal produce for extended periods and is said to streamline transportation to Mumbai and surrounding…
Mumbaikars in Mumbai may soon gain access to Konkan mangoes, cashews and nuts all year round, thanks to a planned 2,000-ton cold storage facility. This agreement between Konkan Railway and the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) aims to preserve seasonal produce and streamline transportation to Mumbai and surrounding commercial centers.
The new facility will store mango pulp and other perishable items, providing continuous access to raw materials for Mumbai's food traders, sweet manufacturers and retail markets. Operating at temperatures ranging from -21°C to 4°C, the warehouse will also handle dairy products, frozen meats, fish and various fresh fruits. Konkan Railway will provide the land for construction, while the CWC will fund the project.
With completion expected within 18 months, local agriculturalists will have a reliable way to preserve harvest quality and reduce transport losses. Plans are already underway for similar cold storage hubs at major stations across Maharashtra, including Nashik, Satara, Sangli and Solapur, to safeguard regional commodities and distribute them across wider rail routes.
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