Guntur chilli mkt to go green with energy-efficient makeover

Vijayawada Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power has joined hands with the Andhra Pradesh Government to convert Guntur Market Yard into Asia’s largest energy-efficient chilli trading hub and a prominent export center.

The State Government intends to boost Guntur Sannam Chilli exports from Rs 3,502 crore to Rs 4,661 crore by 2025 via a District Export Action Plan (DEAP), with the goal of turning Guntur into a dynamic export center for remarkable growth. Additionally, the State administration is promoting the export of turmeric and cotton yarn, broadening the range of products contributing to their growing export aspirations.

EESL has also come forward to promote energy efficiency measures not only in Guntur but also in some other key market yards in the State. The State Government aims to upgrade the services of Guntur Chilli Yard to global standards, ensuring its continued prominence in the spice commerce world. Guntur Chilli Yard, Asia’s largest dried red chilli market, is a key producer and exporter of chilli varieties worldwide.

As the market yards, crucial hubs for agricultural trade, heavily use energy for lighting, cooling, processing, and logistics, the State Government is keen to make them energy-efficient, offering far-reaching benefits for farmers, the environment, the economy and society, said Chiranjeevi Choudary, Principal Secretary, Marketing and Cooperation of Agriculture Department.

Consequent to the communication of the Principal Secretary, Marketing to Vishal Kapoor CEO, EESL, on the adoption of EE technologies, Choudhary held a meeting with EESL senior officials.