The proposed manufacturing facility is expected to reduce NRL’s dependence on outside suppliers while creating employment opportunities and strengthening Assam’s industrial ecosystem
Guwahati: Assam is set to get a Rs 501-crore caustic soda manufacturing plant, a project expected to create employment opportunities and strengthen the state’s industrial sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced.
Sharing the development on social media, Sarma said the proposed facility would reduce Numaligarh Refinery Limited’s (NRL) dependence on caustic soda supplies from outside Assam, as the chemical is an essential component of its refining operations.
The plant is expected to ensure a steady supply of the chemical, lower transportation costs and generate employment through manufacturing and associated industrial activities.
The project is also expected to open up opportunities for new businesses, contribute to state revenue and encourage further industrial investment in Assam.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, the Chief Minister said the refinery currently procures thousands of metric tonnes of caustic soda annually from outside the state.
However, the government has not yet disclosed the proposed plant’s location, production capacity, construction schedule or implementing agency.
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