| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | PM Modi inaugurated a bamboo-based bioethanol plant and laid the foundation for a polypropylene unit at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Assam. |
| Total Investment | ₹18,000 crore initiative to boost Assam's energy and industrial sector. |
| Bioethanol Plant | - Produces ethanol from bamboo, promoting clean fuel and reducing oil imports. - Uses locally sourced bamboo, supporting farmers. - Expected to inject ₹200 crore/year into the local economy. |
| Employment Impact | Direct & indirect jobs for thousands, especially tribal communities. |
| Polypropylene Unit | - Will produce plastic-based materials for household, industrial, medical, and automotive sectors. - Aims to boost 'Make in Assam' and 'Make in India'. |
| Key Economic Benefits | - ₹200 crore/year from bamboo economy. - Industrial growth and self-reliance in manufacturing. |
| Policy Context | Colonial-era bamboo harvesting restrictions abolished, aiding tribal livelihoods. |
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