PM dedicated to the nation three projects related to the petroleum sector in Bihar (File)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation three key projects related to the petroleum sector in Bihar through video conference today.
The projects include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur pipeline augmentation project and two LPG bottling plants, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Friday.
Here are the Highlights on PM Modi's address:
- PM Modi dedicates to nation three petroleum sector projects in Bihar worth more than Rs 900 crore.
- PM Modi started the address by expressing grief over the death of former union minister Raghuvansh Singh.
- In his last letter, Raghuvansh Singh talked about the development of Bihar: PM Modi.
- There was a time when road, rail and internet connectivity wasn't a priority in Bihar, PM Modi said.
- Gas-based industries were a big challenge in Bihar, PM Modi said.
- Due to the technical help and the co-operation extended by the state government, the project was completed in time: PM Modi
- I also got the opportunity to inaugurate the Durgapur-Banka pipeline section, PM Modi said.
- PM Modi said, eight crore poor families got gas connection under the 'Ujjwala Yojna'.
- Earlier, a gas connection was considered a status symbol. Now, this mindset has changed. Many households now have a free gas connection because of 'Ujjwala Yojna', PM Modi said.
- He also said that many Corona warriors ensured that the supply of gas cylinders does not get affected because of the pandemic.
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- PM Modi urged everyone to follow the COVID-19 protocols like social distancing norms and wearing a face mask.