PM lays foundation stone for Rs 13k cr Talcher fertiliser project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 13,000 crore-project to revive the Talcher fertiliser plant and exuded confidence that it will begin production in the stipulated 36 months.

The fertiliser plant will for the first time see coal being converted into gas for use as feedstock and for producing neem-coated urea.

"They have told me production will start in 36 months. I assure you that I will come again after 36 months here with you. I will inaugurate this project," Modi said at a function organised here to mark the commencement of work on the project.

Noting that the project will help cut import of natural gas and fertiliser and make India self-reliant, he said, "Our aim is to take India to new heights of growth."
Projects like the fertiliser plant here are central to India's growth story, the prime minister said. "This plant will use latest technology as well."