Modi inaugurates Rajasthan refinery, Jodhpur airport terminal and launches Modified UDAN

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Mega Rajasthan Refinery, Says India Overcame West Asia Energy Crisis Through Timely Decisions | Video

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully mitigated the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia through timely decision-making, effective diplomacy, and prudent resource management, while inaugurating the country's most modern integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district. A very special day for Rajasthan! Development initiatives across aviation, energy and connectivity will strengthen infrastructure, accelerate growth and improve ease of living. https://t.co/gYw1RXYzLq— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026 The Prime Minister, who is on a day-long visit to Rajasthan, arrived at Pachpadra around 12 p.m. after inaugurating the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport earlier on Saturday.At the refinery, PM Modi inspected the state-of-the-art control room, interacted with engineers and technical experts, viewed a documentary on the project, flagged off fuel tankers, handed over appointment letters to five youths, and virtually laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2.Delighted to inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport. In addition to providing passengers with better amenities, it will also strengthen tourism, trade and economic opportunities across Rajasthan. India’s aviation sector continues to soar, powered by… pic.twitter.com/1V0jN5Tgcl— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026 Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the conflict in West Asia had created the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century, but India's determination enabled it to overcome the challenge."Because of the war in West Asia, there has been turmoil across the world. This war has given rise to the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century. Major countries today are struggling with fuel shortages. But the determination of New India in the 21st century and efforts have overcome these crises."The Prime Minister added that India took the right decisions at every stage and effectively managed its resources during the crisis.Prime Minister @narendramodi dedicates #India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, marking a landmark achievement in the country’s energy and petrochemical sector. Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan… pic.twitter.com/Pj4rlq8rxZ— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 4, 2026 "India made the right decisions at every level. It assessed the crisis accurately in time, formulated an effective strategy, and ensured balanced use of India's resources. India used its diplomatic power positively, and only then was the country able to emerge from the crisis."He said the Union government's intervention prevented a steep rise in domestic cooking gas prices."The situation arising from the war could have pushed domestic gas prices up to Rs 2,000. The Union government managed the situation effectively, and as a result, cylinders are available for around Rs 950."#WATCH | Rajasthan: PM Narendra Modi will dedicate India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, marking a landmark achievement in the country's energy and petrochemical sector.Developed as a joint venture between… pic.twitter.com/18o6jhUuOV— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2026 Highlighting the financial burden borne by the Union government, PM Modi said oil marketing companies incurred losses of Rs 75,000 crore on petrol and diesel between April and June."Between April and June, oil companies suffered a loss of Rs 75,000 crore -- an amount large enough to build a new refinery. This loss was covered by the government exchequer."The Prime Minister also credited India's foreign policy for ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies despite global disruptions.#WATCH | Balotra, Rajasthan | Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma says, "Today is a very auspicious day that we are receiving the guidance of the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi... The Prime Minister has always had a special attachment to Rajasthan. Whenever you have visited… https://t.co/qeuE1kYz8c pic.twitter.com/k0wHIKNrJS— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2026 "India's friendships with other nations proved invaluable during the war. The number of countries from which India sourced fuel increased from 25–26 to 40. India's diplomatic prowess was evident during the conflict."Prime Minister Modi said the efforts made by the Union government behind the scenes during the crisis would eventually become part of history."When certain forces were busy spreading rumours and fear among the public, work was being carried out day and night behind the scenes to manage the situation. How the situation was handled, the hard work, the efforts, the patience, and every sensitive step taken at the policy and diplomatic levels will one day be recorded in history."Balotra, Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra to the nation pic.twitter.com/BDl6yAOPNs— IANS (@ians_india) July 4, 2026 Referring to the refinery project, PM Modi said the inauguration marked a major milestone in India's journey towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation."From this land, India has taken a major step towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation. Today, a refinery has been dedicated to the country. This refinery will become a source of employment for thousands of people here. I especially congratulate the youth of Rajasthan on this refinery."He reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government focuses on completing projects rather than merely announcing them.Refining ’s Future: $8.3Bn HRRL Refinery-Petrochemical Complex In Rajasthan Built at Pachpadra, the country’s first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical project in nearly a decade will expand refining capacity and raise petrochemical output.The complex is expected to… pic.twitter.com/NYIOU9aJop— RT_India (@RT_India_news) July 4, 2026 "Today stands as proof that BJP governments do not merely lay foundation stones for projects and then abandon them. Rather, we work day and night to ensure those projects are completed."Praising the engineers and workers for restoring operations after the refinery accident at Pachpadra earlier this year, the Prime Minister said, "Completing the work so rapidly after the accident at the refinery two months ago is a testament to hard work. It has been demonstrated that no matter how daunting the challenge, 'New India' neither retreats from its resolve nor slows its pace."Speaking about Rajasthan's development, PM Modi said several landmark projects had been launched in the state on Saturday.India’s development is all-round and extensive. And, it’s positively impacting crores of Indians… https://t.co/b1I9CZlWln— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026 "Many more milestones of development are being set in Rajasthan today. Today itself, the new airport terminal in Jodhpur has been inaugurated. The architecture and interior of this new terminal are trending on social media. This will give a new boost to tourism, trade, and employment in Marwar."He added that the launch of the new phase of the 'Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) scheme from Jodhpur would improve air connectivity to smaller cities and remote regions.The Prime Minister also referred to Rajasthan's longstanding water challenges, particularly in the Shekhawati region."The wait to resolve the water crisis in the Shekhawati region is also nearing an end. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my brothers and sisters for all these projects."Mharo Jodhpur Khoob Utsahit Hai!Jodhpur is all set to welcome Hon'ble PM Sh. Narendra Modi Ji for the much-awaited inauguration of Rajasthan's most gracious airport.Aspirations of the Blue City today take flight with limitless possibilities of the Blue sky!Padharo Sa! pic.twitter.com/x8ygz5lmtK— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) July 4, 2026 Criticising the previous Congress government, PM Modi said that Rajasthan had suffered from a severe water crisis for years."Congress made no effort to resolve Rajasthan's water crisis. The BJP does not engage in the politics of regionalism or division; it works with a 'Nation First' spirit."He also noted that around 54,000 youths in Rajasthan had received government job appointment letters as part of Saturday's programme, describing employment generation and infrastructure development as key pillars of the Union government's vision for a developed India.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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PM Modi launches India's first greenfield refinery, unveils Rs 1.06 lakh crore projects in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new terminal at Jodhpur Airport and launched the Modified UDAN scheme. In Balotra, he dedicated projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore, including India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. He also handed over appointment letters to 54,000 Rajasthan government employees, emphasizing the government's commitment to project completion and self-reliance.

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PM Modi To Inaugurate Jodhpur Airport Terminal, Launch Modified UDAN Scheme To Boost Regional Connectivity

New Delhi, July 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Terminal Building of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN scheme in Jodhpur on July 4.Taking to X, the Prime Minister said that the Modified UDAN scheme will ensure that more people can fly and connectivity across India is enhanced."From Jodhpur, the Modified UDAN Scheme will be launched. This will ensure that more people are able to fly and connectivity across India is enhanced. Focus will be on developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved strips and allocating more resources to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support," the post read.Tomorrow, 4th July, is a very special day for the people of Jodhpur. The New Terminal Building of Jodhpur Airport will be inaugurated. Jodhpur has a very important place as far as tourism in India is concerned. This upgraded infrastructure will encourage more tourists to come to… pic.twitter.com/GdOuk4NgCr— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2026 Boost To Aviation SectorIn a major boost to the aviation sector, with a particular focus on regional connectivity, the Prime Minister will launch the Modified UDAN scheme in Jodhpur. This marks a significant leap forward in India’s civil aviation landscape and will further advance the vision of ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik’.As per the release, with an allocation of Rs 28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme aims to accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development. It focuses on multiple strategic components designed to ensure comprehensive and sustainable connectivity.A key emphasis is on the development of 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips, supported by an outlay of over Rs 12,000 crore, to expand aviation infrastructure across the country. In addition, over Rs 2,500 crore has been earmarked for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support to ensure the viability of regional airports during their initial years of operation.To address accessibility challenges in remote and difficult terrains, the scheme also proposes the development of 200 modern helipads. The scheme continues Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support of over Rs 10,000 crore for airlines, ensuring sustained regional operations while encouraging gradual commercial viability.Metro And Rail Projects AnnouncedIn a post on X, PM Modi said a stone will be laid for the second phase of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project on Saturday."Congratulations to the people of Jaipur! Tomorrow, the foundation stone will be laid for the second phase of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project. A corridor will be developed connecting various residential and industrial areas. The other projects that will be dedicated to the nation are the Churu-Sadulpur and Churu-Ratangarh rail-doubling projects, the four-laning of NH-125A, Jodhpur Ring Road Section-2 (Karwar-Dangiyawas) and more," the post read.PM Modi To Dedicate India's First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex In Rajasthan On June 4Jodhpur Airport ExpansionDuring the programme, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport. The project has been developed at a total cost of Rs 480 crore. Spread over an area of more than 23,000 sqm, the New Terminal Building is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually. It is equipped with modern passenger amenities to ensure a seamless and comfortable travel experience.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tomorrow, 4th July, is a very special day for the people of Jodhpur. The New Terminal Building of Jodhpur Airport will be inaugurated. Jodhpur has a very important place as far as tourism in India is concerned. This upgraded infrastructure will encourage more tourists to come to Jodhpur. It will boost commerce as well."According to the release, architecturally inspired by Rajasthan’s royal heritage, the terminal seamlessly blends traditional elements such as arches and jharokhas with contemporary design. Sustainability has been integral to the terminal’s design, with features such as energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures and green building practices aimed at achieving a 5-Star GRIHA rating.The inauguration of the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport will provide a significant boost to tourism, trade and employment generation in the region.Also Watch:Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical ComplexThe Prime Minister will also inaugurate Rajasthan’s first refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Barmer district.Tomorrow’s programme in Balotra will be historic, marking the inauguration and laying of foundation stones of works worth over Rs. 1.06 lakh crore. This includes the dedication of the integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra. This project will boost India’s… pic.twitter.com/coYf1sxQsH— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2026 "Tomorrow’s programme in Balotra will be historic, marking the inauguration and laying of foundation stones of works worth over Rs 1.06 lakh crore. This includes the dedication of the integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra. This project will boost India’s energy and petrochemicals sector. It will also provide employment opportunities to several people," he wrote.According to the release, spread over nearly 4,400 acres across a 32-kilometre campus, the refinery has an annual crude processing capacity of 9 million metric tonnes (MMTPA). The integrated complex comprises 13 processing units, including nine refinery units and four petrochemical units. The refinery has been designed to maximise the value extracted from crude oil.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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PM Modi To Dedicate India's First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex In Rajasthan On June 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Saturday to dedicate the country's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex developed at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan. He will inaugurate the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN scheme as well. Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, the 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex was scheduled to inaugurate in April this year, but the ceremony had to be postponed due to a massive fire in the central unit of the refinery just a day before the inauguration. The state-of-the-art complex developed with a cost of ₹79,450 crore integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26%, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability.Singapore Court Sentences 2 Indians Over Illegal Remittances To India In SGD10 Million Cross-Border Money Transfer Case PM Modi will launch the Modified UDAN Scheme as well. With an allocation of ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years, the scheme aims to accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development with a vision of “Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik”.The scheme also continues Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support of over ₹10,000 crore for airlines, ensuring sustained regional operations while encouraging gradual commercial viability. The initiative includes the procurement of indigenous aircraft and helicopters, such as HAL Dhruv and Dornier platforms, to enhance connectivity and operations in underserved regions.On the occasion, the PM will lay the foundation of the second phase of the Jaipur Metro as well.

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