PM INAUGARETS THE TALCHER PROJECT

THE TALCHER PROJECT

Question. Consider the following statements regarding ‘TALCHER PROJECT ‘inaugurated by PM Naredra Modi:

  1. PM Naredra Modi inaugurates fertilizer plant in odisha.
  2. For the first time coal-gasification technique is being used.
  3. It will start production after three years.

Of the above which is/are correct?
(A)1 only
(B)1 and 2 both
(C)Only 2
(D)All of the above
Answer. D
Related facts-

  • PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first fertilizer plant based on coal gasification technique in talcher, Angul (Odisha).
  • This plant will produce 1.27 million ton Neem coated urea. Neem coated urea is manufactured since 2008 on the orders of the ministry of chemical and fertilizers.
  • This project would generate employment for over 4500 people. This plant will be run by a new company Talcher fertilizers limited which constitutes 4 state-run companies- GAIL, Coal India Rashtriya chemicals, and fertilizers and FCIL.

Links-

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/modi-in-odisha-live-updates-pm-modi-launches-revival-of-talcher-fertilizer-plant-in-odisha-1920407

https://www.livemint.com/Politics/DYswwZVtJpaTRHPlfUhr1M/PM-Modi-in-Odisha-begins-work-on-Talcher-fertiliser-plant-r.html

http://www.nationalfertilizers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139&Itemid=158&lang=en