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Assam's Fertilizer Future: ₹10,601 Cr Plant Takes Root
21 Dec
Summary
- A major fertilizer plant costing ₹10,601 crore has been inaugurated.
- The new plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually.
- This project aims to boost industrial growth and generate significant employment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated the foundation stone laying ceremony for a significant brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Assam's Dibrugarh district. This ambitious project, a joint venture named AVFCCL, represents an investment of ₹10,601 crore and is slated for completion by 2030. The facility will boast a substantial annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, positioning it as a vital resource for the nation's agricultural sector.
The establishment of this world-class, energy-efficient complex signifies a revival of Namrup's historical role as a cradle of India's gas-based fertilizer industry. It is a collaborative effort involving the Assam government, Oil India, National Fertilisers Ltd, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd, and Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corp Ltd (BVFCL). The project's strategic location is within the existing BVFCL premises, which is currently the sole urea-making facility in eastern India.
This new plant is projected to fulfill the fertilizer demands of Assam and surrounding regions, including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, it is anticipated to be a major driver for industrial expansion, significant job creation, and overall economic development in the northeastern states, heralding a new era of agricultural prosperity and sustainability.
