Modi to lay foundation stone of LPG terminal

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haldia on January 7 and will lay the foundation stone of LPG import terminal built by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).

Ahead of the PM’s visit, Pradhan reviewed preparations at the Indian Oil’s Haldia refinery in West Bengal.

India’s LPG consumption is 26 MTPA out of which 4MTPA is consumed in eastern India. The LPG import terminal will cater to the growing demand of LPG in eastern and north-eastern states and also help BJP led central government’s scheme of providing clean cooking fuel to every household.

“In line with the PM Modi’s vision of purvodaya the import terminal will drive a clean fuel-led growth in eastern India and create several new opportunities for employment for the youth of Bengal. The terminal will be dedicated to the nation along with other key oil, gas and road sector projects. Modi will dedicate three projects and lay the foundation stone for one project. The projects are worth 4,742 crore rupees,” mentioned Pradhan.

Sparking speculation Dibyendu Adhikari, TMC MLA and younger brother of Suvendu Adhikari met Pradhan at Haldia and said that he will be present at the PM Modi’s program.