Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 21 laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, asserting that the state has picked up a new momentum of development and is poised to play a crucial role in a developed India.
Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister described the day as historic for Assam and the entire Northeast, stating that the long-standing demand for industrial revival in Namrup has finally been fulfilled. He said the project marks the beginning of a new chapter of industrial progress in the region.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Assam’s legendary heroes, including Chaolung Sukapha and Lachit Borphukan, and recalled the sacrifices of several prominent figures from the state. He said Assam’s land of valour and sacrifice has always contributed significantly to the nation.
