PM Modi Launches ₹10,601 Crore Fertiliser Plant in Assam’s Dibrugarh

On December 21, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601 crore ammonia urea fertilizer plant at Namrup in Dibrugarh district, Assam. The project developed under the Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL) and it will produce 12.7 lakh tonnes of urea annually. It represents a major step towards fertilizer self-reliance, boosting farmer’s welfare and accelerating industrial growth in Northeast India.

Project Details

The Namrup fertilizer plant is a brownfield expansion within the existing complex. It is being developed by AVFCCL, a joint venture between central and state entities.

Key Features of the Project,

• Investment: ₹10,601 crore
• Annual Production: 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea
• Expected Commissioning: By 2030
• Location: Namrup, Dibrugarh district, Assam
• Union Cabinet Approval: March 2025
• AVFCCL Incorporation: July 2025

Joint Venture Partners,

• Assam Government
• Oil India Limited
• National Fertilisers Limited
• Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited
• Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL)

This collaboration ensures financial strength, technical expertise, and long-term sustainability of the project.

Importance of Namrup Fertiliser Complex

• Namrup has been a centre for fertilizer production for decades and houses the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL) which is the oldest fertilizer unit in the Northeast.
• Traditionally it has served farmers in Assam and neighboring states.
• With rising demand and ageing infrastructure there was a pressing need for a modern, high capacity plant.
• To ensure uninterrupted urea supply, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen the region’s agricultural resilience.

Key Takeaways

• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601 crore fertilizer plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh.
• The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually.
• It will be developed by AVFCCL, a multi-PSU joint venture.
• The project aims to reduce urea imports and support farmers.
• Expected commissioning is by 2030.

Question

Q. The Namrup fertilizer project is being developed under which company?

A. Oil India Limited
B. Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL)
C. National Fertilisers Limited
D. Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited