Breaking News: Amit Shah Attends CISF's 57th Raising Day In Odisha
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The Union Home Minister reached the Bhubaneswar Airport at around 10.50 am from where he then reached the CISF camp in Mundali and attended the 57th CISF Raising Day celebrations.
Cuttack, Mar 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday arrived in Odisha on a one-day visit, where he is slated to attend at least five programmes in different parts of the state besides address a gathering in Paradip.
According to reports, the Union Home Minister reached the Bhubaneswar Airport at around 10.50 am from where he then reached the CISF camp in Mundali and attended the 57th CISF Raising Day celebrations.
Shah will then fly to Paradip and inaugurate a sulphuric acid plant of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited there.
Inauguration of IFFCO’s Third Sulphuric Acid Plant
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate IFFCO’s Sulphuric Acid Plant‑3 in Paradip today, marking a major milestone in India’s fertilizer production capacity.
The plant, constructed at a cost of Rs 750 crore, is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology and will produce 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer per day.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industry Minister Sampad Swain, Cooperation and Handloom Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta, and senior IFFCO officials.
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Originally under OCFL until 2005, the plant was transferred to IFFCO and has since been modernized with advanced machinery, skilled workforce, and sustainable practices such as water conservation. The facility will produce sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, and fertilizers, strengthening India’s agricultural sector.
Officials highlight that the new plant will meet 15% of India’s fertilizer demand and fulfill Odisha’s annual requirement of 6.6 lakh metric tonnes, reducing reliance on supplies from other states. Built with eco‑friendly technology, the plant is expected to operate without adverse environmental impact, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
According to reports, the Union Home Minister reached the Bhubaneswar Airport at around 10.50 am from where he then reached the CISF camp in Mundali and attended the 57th CISF Raising Day celebrations.
Shah will then fly to Paradip and inaugurate a sulphuric acid plant of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited there.
Inauguration of IFFCO’s Third Sulphuric Acid Plant
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate IFFCO’s Sulphuric Acid Plant‑3 in Paradip today, marking a major milestone in India’s fertilizer production capacity.
The plant, constructed at a cost of Rs 750 crore, is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology and will produce 2,000 tonnes of fertilizer per day.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industry Minister Sampad Swain, Cooperation and Handloom Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta, and senior IFFCO officials.
Also read: College Girl Attacked With Sharp Weapon On Way To Exam, Hospitalised
Originally under OCFL until 2005, the plant was transferred to IFFCO and has since been modernized with advanced machinery, skilled workforce, and sustainable practices such as water conservation. The facility will produce sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, and fertilizers, strengthening India’s agricultural sector.
Officials highlight that the new plant will meet 15% of India’s fertilizer demand and fulfill Odisha’s annual requirement of 6.6 lakh metric tonnes, reducing reliance on supplies from other states. Built with eco‑friendly technology, the plant is expected to operate without adverse environmental impact, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
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