Assam to set up Rs 501 crore caustic soda plant
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the investment will support the raw material needs of Numaligarh Refinery Limited.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that a caustic soda plant will be established in the state with an investment of Rs 501 crore, according to The Pioneer.
The plant is intended to meet the raw material requirements of the public sector oil company Numaligarh Refinery Limited.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited currently imports thousands of metric tonnes of caustic soda from outside Assam every year.
Sarma stated on X that the project would help the state retain value locally while strengthening the industrial ecosystem and reducing reliance on external supplies.
The proposed facility is expected to lower logistics and transportation costs for the refinery, create new jobs, and increase local revenue for the state government.
The chief minister has not yet provided details regarding the specific location, production capacity, construction schedule, or the agency responsible for implementation.