Dibrugarh District Commissioner Bikram Kairi on Friday conducted a thorough inspection of the site for the upcoming Rs 10,601 crore Namrup IV Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh. The mega project is being set up by the Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL).
The site visit holds major significance as the foundation stone for the ambitious venture is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December. This follows a recent meeting between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Prime Minister in New Delhi on November 4.
During the inspection, the District Commissioner was briefed by AVFCCL officials on the project’s scope and readiness. He meticulously reviewed the proposed plant location and arrangements for the upcoming foundation ceremony. He was accompanied by a team of senior officials, including Additional District Commissioner Biraj Baruah and Naharkatia Circle Officer Sarat Gogoi.
The Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd is a strategic joint venture, incorporated in July 2025. The Government of Assam is the largest shareholder with a 40% stake, partnering with central PSUs like National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Oil India Limited (OIL), Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), and Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL).
A senior AVFCCL official highlighted the project’s transformative potential, stating, “The Namrup IV plant is going to be a cornerstone for agricultural growth in the entire Northeast. It is designed to significantly enhance the region’s fertiliser supply, create substantial employment, and open up new market and export opportunities, directly aligning with the national vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”
District Commissioner Kairi said, “Today’s inspection was crucial to ensure all groundwork is perfectly aligned for the historic event next month. This project is a testament to the central and state government’s commitment to bringing transformative industrial development to Assam.”
The project, targeted for mechanical completion within 48 months, is poised to be a game-changer for the region’s agrarian economy, ensuring self-sufficiency in fertilisers and bolstering the state’s industrial landscape.
