More than two months after its inauguration was postponed due to a fire incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to dedicate the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district to the nation on July 4.
The Prime Minister was earlier scheduled to inaugurate the Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra to the nation on April 21.
However, the inauguration was postponed after a fire broke out in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the refinery.
While the fire was swiftly brought under control and no casualties were reported, the incident caused significant damage to the CDU unit, prompting authorities to postone the inauguration.
Now after the completion of necessary restoration and safety measures, the CDU unit has been made operational again and the refinery is ready for production.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several development projects across the state.
In addition, appointment letters will be distributed to youth selected for various government services.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed preparations for the proposed visit during a meeting held at his residence on Tuesday and issued necessary directions to officials.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that receiving an appointment letter for government service is a proud and memorable moment in the life of every young person.
He directed officials to organise special programmes in all districts so that the youth receiving appointment letters, along with members of the public, can virtually connect with the Prime Minister’s main event and participate in the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that the Pachpadra Refinery is a landmark project for Rajasthan’s industrial development, investment promotion and employment generation.
He directed officials to ensure that all preparations related to the inauguration ceremony are completed within the stipulated timeframe.
He further instructed that security arrangements at the refinery complex be strengthened, with a robust surveillance system put in place.
Directing the refinery management to undertake an extensive plantation drive within the refinery complex on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that environmental conservation should be an integral part of the event.
He stressed the need to spread awareness about fuel conservation and energy efficiency through programmes organised across the state.
Noting that the Prime Minister has always accorded special importance to labourers and workers, the Chief Minister directed that refinery workers should be meaningfully involved in the event.
He also issued instructions regarding essential arrangements at the venue, including visitor seating, drinking water facilities, parking management, security and traffic regulation.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma, and senior officials from HRRL and various departments were present at the meeting.
Officials from HPCL, along with Divisional Commissioners, Inspectors General of Police and District Collectors from various districts, participated through video conferencing.
(With inputs from agencies)