PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601 crore ammonia urea fertilizer plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh, Assam on December 21, 2025.
Developed by AVFCCL, a joint venture of central and state entities, the plant will produce 12.7 lakh tonnes of urea annually and is expected to be commissioned by 2030.
The project aims to boost fertilizer self-reliance, support farmers, reduce imports, and accelerate industrial growth in Northeast India, building on Namrup’s legacy as a key fertilizer production hub.
Abouth The Project:
The Namrup fertilizer plant is a brownfield expansion within the existing complex. It is being developed by AVFCCL, a joint venture between central and state entities.
Features of the Project,
- Investment: ₹10,601 crore
- Annual Production: 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea
- Expected Commissioning: By 2030
- Location: Namrup, Dibrugarh district, Assam
- Union Cabinet Approval: March 2025
- AVFCCL Incorporation: July 2025
Joint Venture Partners,
- Assam Government
- Oil India Limited
- National Fertilisers Limited
- Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited
- Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL)
This collaboration ensures financial strength, technical expertise, and long-term sustainability of the project.
