Assam: PM Modi inaugurates bioethanol plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited NRL at Golaghat in Assam on SundayThe Prime Minister remarked that he has been in the Northeast for the past two days and every time he visits the region he receives extraordinary affection and blessingsHe highlighted the unique warmth and sense of belonging he experiences in this part of Assam and expressed gratitude to the peoplePM Modi stated that September 14 marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a developed Assam and a developed India He announced that projects worth approximately Rs 18000 crore have been allocated to AssamThe Prime Minister noted that earlier in the day he was in Darrang where he laid the foundation stones for connectivity and healthrelated projectsHe further added that in the current location he has inaugurated and laid the foundation for energy securityrelated projects which will further strengthen Assamrsquos path to developmentHighlighting that Assam is a land that strengthens Indiarsquos energy capabilities the Prime Minister remarked that the petroleum products originating from Assam contribute significantly to the nationrsquos developmentHe stated that the government is committed to elevating this strength to new heightsPM Modi said that prior to arriving at the current venue he attended another programme nearby where he inaugurated a modern plant that produces bioethanol from bamboo describing it as a matter of great pride for AssamAlongside the inauguration of the ethanol plant the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plantHe emphasized that these projects will boost industrial growth in Assam accelerate the statersquos development and create new opportunities for farmers and youth and extended his congratulations to all for these initiativesldquoIndia is currently the fastestgrowing major economy in the world stated the Prime Minister remarking that as the country progresses the demand for electricity gas and fuel is also risingHe highlighted that India has long been dependent on foreign sources for these energy needs importing large quantities of crude oil and gas As a result the nation has had to pay lakhs of crores of rupees annually to other countries which in turn boosts employment and income abroad PM Modi emphasised that this situation needed to be changedHe affirmed that India has now embarked on the path of becoming selfreliant in meeting its energy requirementsNoting that India is simultaneously working on discovering new reserves of crude oil and gas within the country while also enhancing its green energy capabilities PM Modi recalled his announcement from the Red Fort regarding the lsquoSamudra Manthanrsquo initiativeHe highlighted expert assessments suggesting that Indiarsquos seas may hold substantial reserves of oil and gas To ensure these resources are harnessed for national development the Prime Minister also mentioned the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration MissionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever