Assam: Petroleum minister launches 3rd ONGC handicraft project under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rameswar Teli launched the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)-supported Assam Handloom project ‘Ujjwal Abahan’ on August 6.
The project is in line with the government’s observance of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
Teli said, “The Assam Handloom project is worth over Rs 26 lakh and this will substantially benefit the local weavers and subsequently boost the rural economy.”
He noted that technological development is key to increasing productivity and expressed optimism that the example set by ONGC will lead other PSUs to help support such beneficial schemes in the country.
ONGC CMD Subhash Kumar mentioned it is a matter of pride and honor to host such a project as a part of the government’s celebration of the 75th year of Independence.
“ONGC has always been supporting local communities in and around its operational areas and will continue to do so,” he said.
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