urea plant

The Indian government has proposed investing Rs. 10,000 crore to establish a new urea plant at Namrup, Assam. About 1,950 direct and indirect jobs would be created throughout the three-and-a-half-year project, according to Department of Fertilizers Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra. In her 2025–2026 Budget Address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned the Namrup urea plant's commissioning. Mishra emphasized the significance of this project for the Northeast, saying, "This is the most awaited project in the North East." In order to address the fertilizer needs of Northeast and Eastern India, the new facility will generate 12.70 lakh tonnes of urea annually.…

The Union Budget 2025–2026 has announced the establishment of a new urea plant in Namrup, which is a significant milestone for Assam and the Northeast. The 12.7 lakh metric tons (MT) of urea produced annually by this plant will significantly benefit nearby farmers who depend on fertilizers for their crops. In addition, the region's three dormant fertilizer factories will be restarted, increasing domestic fertilizer production and lowering the demand for imports. Farmers in Assam and the surrounding states will have easier access to fertilizers as a result, enabling them to produce higher-quality crops. On X (previously Twitter), Assam Chief Minister…