The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the state of the art Paradip Refinery in Odisha, to the nation.
Addressing the large gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister said he appreciated the participation of a such a large number of people in an official programme related to development.
Remembering former Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Biju Patnaik, the Prime Minister said Paradip will now become “Vikas Dweep” – the island of development for the people of Odisha. He said youth would benefit from employment opportunities, and poor women across the country who depended on firewood for fuel, would get access to LPG.
Shri Narendra Modi said Government initiatives such as Mudra and Start Up India are benefitting the youth of India.
The Prime Minister, who visited the Main Control Room and the Indmax Unit built with indigenous technology, before arriving at the inauguration venue, said the Indmax production capabilities at the plant are an illustration of the Make in India initiative.
People of Odisha know the importance of this refinery & how this refinery will contribute to the development of Odisha: PM begins his speech
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You have come here in large numbers. You are supporting such an important development initiative: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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Today I remember the great Harekrushna Mahatab and the great Biju Babu: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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The Shilanyas for this was done by Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our inspiration: PM @narendramodi at Paradip https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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This Paradip refinery is the Vikas Deep for Odisha and the youth of Odisha: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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This will take gas cylinders to the homes of the poor: PM @narendramodi at Paradip, Odisha https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
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Initiatives have to be futuristic and completed before the designated time period. Delays shouldn't occur: PM @narendramodi in Paradip
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MUDRA Yojana has given opportunity to India's youth to stand on their own feet and become job creators, not job seekers: PM @narendramodi
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Paradip refinery has established a records of sorts when it comes to #makeinindia: PM @narendramodi
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