Modi inaugurates Jodhpur airport terminal and Rajasthan refinery-cum-petrochemical complex

Jaipur, July 4, 2026: While dedicating India's first greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the resilience of the people of the country and remarked that, amidst the 21st century's greatest energy crisis—triggered by the recent global conflict—the people of India used their strength to deliver a fitting reply to those attempting to sow instability in the country. He added that those wishing to see India fail must currently be wallowing in despair.PM Highlights Energy ResponseAddressing the event, the Prime Minister highlighted the decisions taken by the government during the energy crisis that emerged following the situation in West Asia. Thanking the people for their support, PM Modi said, "The government took decisive action because we had faith in the capability and wisdom of the people."राजस्थान के बालोतरा में अपार संख्या में पधारे मेरे परिवारजनों के जोश और उत्साह से पता चलता है कि वे राज्य में हो रहे चौतरफा विकास कार्यों से कितने खुश हैं। pic.twitter.com/QdEkl0tYwj— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2026PM Modi noted that while rumours were spread and attempts were made to instil fear, the efforts of a "New India" ultimately prevailed over this massive energy crisis of the 21st century.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, 2026The Prime Minister emphasized that India overcame the crisis by making the right decisions at every level: accurately assessing the situation, formulating effective strategies, optimising resource utilisation, and leveraging diplomatic influence positively.He remarked, "While certain forces were busy spreading rumours and apprehension, the manner in which the situation was handled—the hard work, the efforts, and the sensitive diplomatic steps taken—was unprecedented and will certainly be recorded in history."Diplomatic And Energy MeasuresHighlighting India's diplomatic efforts, Modi said that during this time of war, India’s friendships with other countries proved invaluable. "We were importing fuel from 25–26 countries before the war, but during the crisis, our strong relations with other nations helped, and India began importing fuel from more than 40 countries. It was a clear message to the world that national interest and the welfare of our citizens are paramount. Nagrik Devo Bhava—this is our mantra," said the PM.Speaking at length about the energy crisis, Modi said many countries struggled with severe fuel shortages, but India successfully navigated the crisis through timely decisions and strategic planning.He revealed that as soon as the crisis began, Indian refineries were instructed to shift focus from industrial gas production to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). As a result, domestic LPG production increased from 35,000 metric tonnes per day to nearly 54,000 metric tonnes, while refineries that had never produced LPG were reconfigured to do so.The Prime Minister further stated that over 1.1 million households were connected to the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network within a short period, reducing pressure on LPG supplies.Elaborating on the efforts to continue relief to the people, Modi said domestic LPG cylinder prices could have touched Rs 2,000 under prevailing global conditions, but the government ensured that consumers were protected.He noted that domestic LPG cylinders continue to be available for less than Rs 950, while beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana receive cylinders for around Rs 650. He also pointed out that commercial LPG prices were reduced significantly just two days ago.The Prime Minister said crude oil prices had surged from around $70 to $120 per barrel during the conflict, causing petrol and diesel prices to rise sharply across the world. Several countries even introduced fuel rationing.However, India maintained uninterrupted fuel supplies. Modi said oil marketing companies absorbed losses exceeding Rs 75,000 crore between April and June, while the Centre also reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre to shield consumers from the global price surge.The Prime Minister said the global fertiliser crisis had pushed international urea prices beyond Rs 3,000 per bag, but Indian farmers continued to receive urea at around Rs 300 per bag because of massive government subsidies.Development Projects In RajasthanTalking about the recent Yamuna water-sharing agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana, the PM accused the Congress of not taking concrete decisions to resolve the water disputes. Contrasting the BJP's governance model with that of the Congress, he said the BJP is committed to nation-first politics and timely execution of development projects.The Prime Minister asserted that BJP governments do not merely lay foundation stones but also ensure projects are completed on time. Referring to the recent accident at the refinery site, he praised the workforce for completing the remaining work at remarkable speed despite the challenge, calling it an example of New India's determination.Also Watch: PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Mega Rajasthan Refinery, Says India Overcame West Asia Energy Crisis Through Timely Decisions | VideoDuring his visit to Western Rajasthan, PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Jodhpur Airport and launched the next phase of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik). He laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase II and several other development projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

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.)

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.

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.)

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.