Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where he was welcomed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Talcher. PM Modi interacted with Anganwadi workers and laid the foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant. Following that, Modi launched a several projects including a local airport at Jharsuguda. The Talcher plant is the first of its kind in India to that have coal gasification-based fertiliser unit. The plant will also produce natural gas, as per an official statement.
Chief Minister Raman Singh, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of State for Steel Vishnu Deo Sai were present on the occasion.
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“I look forward to being with my sisters and brothers of Odisha tomorrow. I would visit Talcher to join the programme marking the commencement of work in the Talcher Fertilizer Plant. I will also be in Jharsuguda to inaugurate the local airport. Various projects including the Garjanbahal coal mines and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link will be dedicated to the nation. The projects in Odisha will benefit the energy sector and enhance connectivity, ” Modi tweeted Friday.
The BJP-leader is also scheduled to address a Kisan Sammelan between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
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# PM Modi addresses a public rally in Talcher after laying foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant in Odisha.
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant in Odisha
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Anganwadi workers upon his arrival in Talcher in Odisha.
# Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik receives PM Narendra Modi in Talcher.
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# Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to attend the event in Talcher and mark the commencement of work in the Talcher Fertiliser Plant. He is also scheduled to address a meeting and launch local airport in Jharsuguda.
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