Odisha MP invites Amit Shah to inaugurate BPCL’s 2G bio-ethanol plant in Bargarh
Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit invited Amit Shah to inaugurate BPCL’s ₹1,775-crore integrated 1G and 2G bioethanol plant in Odisha, with a capacity of 200 kilolitres daily. He also sought the minister’s intervention to revive the closed Bargarh Cooperative Sugar Mill.
Bhubaneswar: Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has invited Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s (BPCL) newly built integrated second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol plant in Bargarh, Odisha, OMMCOM NEWS reported.
The MP has also sought Shah’s intervention for the revival of the closed Bargarh Cooperative Sugar Mill.
According to reports, Purohit met Shah at his office in Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi and submitted two separate letters outlining the requests. Shah assured him that steps would be taken towards reopening the sugar mill, the MP said.
In his letter, Purohit highlighted BPCL’s investment of around ₹1,775 crore in an integrated first-generation (1G) and second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol production facility in the district. The project is described as the first such facility in eastern India.
Built under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana, the plant has a production capacity of 200 kilolitres of fuel per day.
The project is expected to support farmers by creating a market for paddy straw and other agricultural residues. It is also expected to generate employment opportunities and contribute to the rural economy.
Purohit has requested Shah to visit Bargarh and inaugurate the facility.
Invitation to visit Gandhamardan Hills
During the meeting, the MP also highlighted the historical, religious and environmental significance of the Gandhamardan Hills and invited Shah to visit the Sri Sri Nrusinghanath Temple.
He presented the Union Minister with a jacket made from Sambalpuri fabric, representing the culture of western Odisha and the craftsmanship of local weavers.
The two leaders also discussed the political situation in Odisha.
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Source : ChiniMandi
