Rajasthan CM reviews Pachpadra Refinery progress, says PM Modi will inaugurate project soon
Jaipur, June 24
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister's Residence to assess the progress of the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex and directed officials to ensure all preparations are completed on time for its proposed inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought a detailed update from senior officials and the management of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) regarding the refinery's operational status, ongoing activities and future roadmap.
Sharma said the Pachpadra Refinery would soon be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stressed the need to make the occasion historic through meticulous planning and coordinated efforts. "The Pachpadra Refinery will emerge as a strong pillar of the country's energy security and serve as a major growth engine for Rajasthan's economic development," the Chief Minister said.
The HRRL management presented samples of various products currently being produced at the refinery. A scale model of the refinery complex and a booklet documenting the project's journey and achievements were also showcased before the Chief Minister.
During the review, HRRL officials informed the Chief Minister that more than half a dozen units of the refinery are now operational and production of several petroleum and petrochemical products has already commenced. The management appreciated the Chief Minister's continuous monitoring and support, stating that close coordination between HRRL and the Rajasthan government had helped accelerate the project's progress.
According to HRRL officials, the refinery has rapidly moved towards operational readiness due to the state government's proactive approach and regular guidance from the Chief Minister.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Akhil Arora, Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora, Principal Secretary (Finance) Vaibhav Galriya, senior HRRL officials and other concerned officers attended the meeting.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for Rajasthan! This refinery will reduce our dependence on imported petroleum products and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. CM Bhajanlal Sharma seems serious about development. 👏
I appreciate the focus on energy security, but we must also think about the long-term impact on the local environment and water resources in the Barmer district. Hope proper studies and mitigations are being done. Development yes, but sustainable development please.
This is exactly the kind of infrastructure push Rajasthan needs. The state has been lagging in industrial development compared to Gujarat and Maharashtra. Hope the timeline is realistic and local youth get priority in jobs. 🏭👍
While this is good for the state's economy, I hope they are also investing in renewable energy alongside. The world is moving towards green energy, and we can't ignore that. But yes, for now, this refinery will surely boost Rajasthan's growth. 😊
Great to see CM personally monitoring such mega projects. The previous government had announced this but it dragged on forever. Now it's actually producing products. Rajasthan's economy will definitely benefit from this. Modi ji's vision is helping the state.
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