Foundation stone for Namrup ammonia-urea project in Assam
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What happened
- The PM laid the foundation stone of the Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company’s ammonia-urea project. About ₹11,000 crore will be invested to produce over 12 lakh tonnes of fertiliser a year [PIB].
Background
- India still imports a part of its urea. New gas-based plants aim to end that.
Why it matters
- It revives the old Namrup fertiliser base and creates jobs in the North East.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-21): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company's ammonia-urea project. About ₹11,000 crore will be invested to produce over 12 lakh tonnes of fertiliser a year.
- It revives the old Namrup fertiliser base and creates jobs in the North East.
Quotable data pointAbout ₹11,000 crore will be invested to produce over 12 lakh tonnes of fertiliser a year.
PIB: PMO: Assam ammonia-urea project, 21 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Urea self-sufficiency.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Investment
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Annual output
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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State
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PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PMO: Assam ammonia-urea project, 21 Dec 2025
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