Prayagraj : Mahakaushal Distillery, which is being set up in Shankargarh, is expected to commence production by Nov this year and once fully operational, it will have the capacity to produce around one lakh litres of ethanol per day.
Distillery owner Rakesh Jaiswal said: “Work is progressing rapidly and the company has deposited the required amount for the project. District excise officer Sushil Kumar Mishra said work on the plant was underway and the required funds had already been deposited by the company. Installation of some machinery remains pending. We are quite confident that we will inaugurate the distillery in Nov, producing our own brand of liquor. DM Manish Kumar Verma has directed officials of the departments concerned to provide the company with necessary assistance for completing the project. Besides ethanol production, the project is also being seen as a potential source of employment and business opportunities in Shankargarh and adjoining areas.