Guwahati, June 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the long-pending Namrup urea plant project in eastern Assam is now firmly on track and is expected to be completed by 2028, marking a major milestone in the state's industrial and agricultural development.
The Chief Minister said that the proposed fertiliser plant, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,000 crore, had faced delays for decades before receiving fresh momentum under the present dispensation.
Sarma stated that one of the key reasons behind the prolonged delay was a perception during an earlier Congress-led government that the project site was “too close” to the international border. He alleged that concerns over the location had stalled progress on the ambitious project for years despite its strategic importance for the region.
The Chief Minister noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the project last year, paving the way for the commencement of work on the long-awaited fertiliser unit.
The Namrup project is expected to significantly enhance domestic urea production and reduce dependence on fertiliser supplies from other parts of the country. Officials believe the plant will play a crucial role in ensuring timely availability of fertilisers to farmers across Assam and the wider Northeast region.
The proposed unit is also expected to generate substantial direct and indirect employment opportunities while boosting economic activity in Dibrugarh district and adjoining areas.
The project is seen as a key component of the Centre's broader strategy to strengthen industrial infrastructure and promote self-reliance in fertiliser production.
Namrup already hosts major fertiliser facilities and has long been regarded as one of Assam's important industrial centres. The new plant is expected to build upon this legacy while incorporating modern technology and enhanced production capabilities.
State government officials have repeatedly described the project as a transformative initiative that will support agricultural growth, improve fertiliser security and contribute to the economic development of Assam and the Northeast.
Source: IANS
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