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Assam's Namrup Fertiliser Project: How Modi's ₹12,000 Crore Push Aims to Transform Northeast

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says the people of Assam are excited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit. He highlighted that the new Namrup fertiliser plant reflects the PM's commitment to the region's development. The visit will include laying the foundation for a major ₹12,000 crore industrial project. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is overseeing extensive arrangements to ensure the events run smoothly.

Key Points: Sarbananda Sonowal Says Namrup Project Reflects PM Modi's Assam Commitment

  • PM Modi to lay the foundation for a ₹12,000 crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup
  • The project aims to produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser annually
  • Modi will also inaugurate a new airport terminal and unveil a statue in Guwahati
  • Assam CM Himanta Sarma reviewed detailed preparations for the two-day visit
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Sarbananda Sonowal says Namrup Fertiliser Project reflects PM Modi's commitment to Assam and Northeast

Ahead of PM Modi's Assam visit, Union Minister Sonowal says the new Namrup fertiliser plant fulfills a long-pending aspiration and shows commitment to the Northeast.

"The fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup reflects the Prime Minister's deep commitment to the Northeast - Sarbananda Sonowal"

Dibrugarh, December 15

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said elaborate arrangements are being put in place to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to Assam, asserting that the renewed push to industrial and agricultural self-reliance in the state reflects the Prime Minister's decisive leadership.

"Proper arrangements are being made to welcome PM Modi. The public is very excited for his visit," Sonowal said in Dibrugarh, adding that a long-pending aspiration of the people of Assam has finally been fulfilled under the Prime Minister's leadership. "The fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup reflects the Prime Minister's deep commitment to the Northeast and his resolve to strengthen India's agricultural and industrial self-reliance," he said.

The remarks come ahead of Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, during which he is scheduled to participate in multiple programmes across Guwahati and Upper Assam. A key highlight of the visit will be the laying of the foundation stone for a major ammonia-urea project at Namrup, estimated to cost around Rs 12,000 crores and having a production capacity of 12 lakhs metric tonnes per annum.

Earlier on Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh to review preparations for the Prime Minister's visit to Namrup on December 21. The meeting was attended by several state ministers, MLAs and senior officials.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the new terminal building of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Borjhar in Guwahati and unveil a statue of Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi. He is also scheduled to address a public rally in Upper Assam.

Chief Minister Sarma issued detailed instructions to ensure seamless arrangements for all events, with special emphasis on security, crowd management and public convenience. He directed the administration to ensure adequate drinking water, light refreshments, hygienic facilities, traffic and parking arrangements, and access to primary medical care for attendees.

The review meeting was attended by ministers, including Ranoj Pegu, Pijush Hazarika, Prasanta Phukan, Bimal Borah, Jogen Mohan and Rupesh Gowala, along with Chief Secretary Ravi Kota and other senior officials.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the project sounds promising, I hope the environmental impact assessment is thorough. Assam's ecology is fragile. Development is welcome, but not at the cost of our natural heritage.
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Rohit P
Rs 12,000 crores is a massive investment! This will create so many jobs directly and indirectly. Hope the local youth get priority in employment. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
Good to see infrastructure projects like the new airport terminal alongside industrial ones. Connectivity is key for the region's growth. The statue of Gopinath Bordoloi is a fitting tribute as well.
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Michael C
The scale of this project is impressive. 12 lakh metric tonnes per annum will significantly contribute to India's fertilizer security. Strategic move for agricultural self-reliance.
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Kavya N
I just hope the benefits reach the common people and it's not just for show before elections. We've seen many foundation stones laid with little progress later. Fingers crossed this one is different.
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Harsh A
As someone from Upper Assam, this is the kind of development we have been waiting for decades. Finally, our region is getting the attention it deserves. Bahut accha hai!

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