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PM launches Rs 1.62 Lakh trillion oil & gas projects nationwide

2024-03-06

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed a series of oil and gas sector projects valued at approximately Rs 1.62 trillion across the nation, starting from Bihar's Begusarai district. The projects, spanning various states such as Bihar, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Karnataka, were unveiled.

Additionally, four trains were inaugurated by the Prime Minister, including the Danapur-Jogbani Express (via Darbhanga-Sakri). Trains from Jogbani to Saharsa and Siliguri, along with the Sonpur-Vaishali Express, were also officially launched.

The event was attended by Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

During the occasion, the Prime Minister formally dedicated the 'First Oil' from the KG Basin and initiated the departure of the inaugural crude oil tanker from the ONGC Krishna Godavari deepwater project.