PM Modi inaugurates NRL's Bioethanol Plant and foundation stone for Polypropylene unit in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant and laid the foundation stone for a Polypropylene Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Golaghat, Assam, reflecting a path towards self-reliance in meeting its energy needs. Assam, which seeks initiatives for the state's development and opens opportunities for farmers and youth, has received projects worth around Rs 18,000 crore.

The newly inaugurated bioethanol plant, which uses bamboo as feedstock, will boost Assam’s green energy sector along with tribal communities and farmers engaged in bamboo cultivation.

The PM asserts that the arrangements will guarantee a consistent supply of bamboo and facilitate the establishment of small chipping units in the region.

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This single plant is expected to benefit thousands of people, and approximately Rs 200 crore will be spent annually in this sector. Additionally, the Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for a modern polypropylene unit at NRL, describing it as vital for India’s manufacturing sector.

Polypropylene is a key raw material for a wide range of everyday and industrial products, from household items and textiles to automotive and medical equipment. This plant will strengthen the foundation of ‘Make in Assam’ and ‘Make in India’ and boost the state’s manufacturing ecosystem.