Revamping Namrup-III Plant: Steps Towards Urea Self-Reliance

The Union Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizer has commissioned a performance study of the Namrup-III plant operated by BVFCL to identify areas for improvement. This initiative, led by Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL), aims to enhance operational efficiency and support the timely commissioning of the new Namrup-IV plant. The committee emphasizes the importance of achieving self-reliance in urea production to meet rising demands and reduce subsidy burdens. With a projected increase in urea consumption, the new facility is set to transform the region into a major production hub, benefiting farmers in the Northeast and facilitating exports to neighboring countries.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 7, 2025, 09:35 IST

Performance Study Initiated for Namrup-III Plant

Guwahati, Dec 7: The Union Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizer has enlisted the help of Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL) to conduct a performance evaluation of the Namrup-III plants operated by BVFCL. The aim is to pinpoint areas needing improvement for a potential revamp.

Additionally, PDIL has been tasked with suggesting corrective actions to enhance the plant's operational efficiency, as reported to a Parliamentary Committee.

PDIL, recognized as a prominent consultancy firm, specializes in pre-project activities for new industrial plants.

The Parliamentary Committee on Chemical and Fertilizer has urged the Department of Fertilizers to implement effective measures following the performance assessment of the Namrup-III facility.

Chaired by Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad Jha, the committee's recent report also emphasized the need for the government to take decisive actions and provide comprehensive support to ensure the timely commissioning of the Namrup-IV plant, avoiding any cost overruns. This initiative aims to meet the country's urea requirements and alleviate the subsidy burden.

The committee highlighted that the Union Budget for 2025-26 set ambitious targets for achieving 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in urea production.

To boost urea supply, a new plant with an annual capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tons is planned for Namrup, Assam, with a projected commissioning timeline of 48 months for the Namrup-IV Project.

This new facility is expected to transform the region into a significant production center, catering to the fertilizer needs of farmers in the Northeast and facilitating exports to neighboring countries like Bhutan and Myanmar.

Moreover, markets in West Bengal and Bihar are anticipated to benefit from this increased production capacity.

The committee noted that while urea consumption was projected at 388 LMT for the year 2024-25, domestic production stood at only 307 LMT. Furthermore, urea consumption is expected to rise to 444 LMT by the year 2035-36.