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Ramagundam Fertiliser Plant In TS To Be Commissioned In 2019:- Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar has said that the work on the Ramagundam fertiliser plant in Telangana is going on at a brisk pace. The plant will be commissioned in 2019.

Around Rs 5,500 crore is being invested by the government in the plant, which would generate over 3,000 employment opportunities, said Mr. Ananth Kumar.

“The construction of Ramagundam fertiliser plant is time-bound. I am also going to visit the plant site within next one month,” Kumar told reporters in Hyderabad.

“Last month, I had sent my secretary and team of officials. The construction and gas pipeline laying work is (going on) in advanced stage. Anytime in 2019 we will commission the plant,” he said.

“We are investing to the extent of Rs 5,500 crore in the plant and it would generate more than 3,000 employment opportunities. Once commissioned, the plant will produce 13 lakh MT of urea and it will be more than sufficient for Telangana State,” the Minister said.

For Fertiliser Corporation of India Ltd’s (FCIL) closed units, the project is a part of the NDA government’s revival plan. The plant is located about 240 kms from Hyderabad.

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