PM Modi to lay foundation stone of major urea plant in Assam today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a major new urea production facility at the Namrup Fertiliser Plant in Naharkatia, Assam, on Sunday, marking one of the most significant fertiliser infrastructure initiatives undertaken in the Northeast in recent decades.
The proposed fertiliser unit, with an estimated annual production capacity of 1.2 million metric tonnes of urea, is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening India’s agricultural supply chain while simultaneously giving a major boost to Assam’s industrial ecosystem.
The project is being positioned as a transformative step towards reducing dependence on fertiliser imports and ensuring timely availability of urea for farmers across the region.
According to the Assam government, construction of the new unit is expected to be completed within three years from the commencement of work. Once operational, the facility is likely to generate substantial direct and indirect employment opportunities and stimulate ancillary industries in and around the Namrup industrial belt.
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of preparations at the event venue and closely inspected the security arrangements being put in place for the high-profile programme.
The Chief Minister held detailed discussions with senior officials of the Assam Police, district administration, and departments responsible for logistics, protocol and event management to ensure a smooth execution of the Prime Minister’s schedule.
During his visit, Sarma also chaired a coordination meeting with top state government officials, including Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, stressing the need for seamless inter-departmental coordination in the run-up to the Prime Minister’s programme. Ministers Pijush Hazarika and Prashanta Phukan, along with Naharkatiya MLA Tarang Gogoi, accompanied the Chief Minister during the review.
As per the tentative schedule, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address a public meeting at the project site, during which he is likely to highlight the strategic importance of the fertiliser project and reiterate the Centre’s focus on accelerating industrial and agricultural development in the Northeast.
The Prime Minister arrived in Assam on Saturday afternoon, reaching Guwahati, he inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, a landmark infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and passenger capacity in the region.
PM Modi’s visit underscores the Centre’s continued emphasis on infrastructure-led growth and balanced regional development, with Assam emerging as a key hub in India’s Act East and Northeast development strategy.