"APNA UREA - SonaUgle" brand of HURL
Posted on : 23 Jan 2020
Views: 1397- Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry launched the APNA UREA - Sona Ugle brand of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL).
- HURL is Joint Venture Company promoted by the three Maha Ratna Companies - Coal India Limited, NTPC Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
- With the objective of making the country self-reliant in Urea, Prime Minister had directed for the revival of five major sick or shutdown fertilizer plants.
- Government had approved the revival of three sick Urea plants located at Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni, which have been undertaken by HURL.
- The other two plants at Ramagundam and Talcher will also commence production soon. The country is importing 70 to 80 Lakh metric tonne of fertilizer every year.
- After the commissioning of these five units, the total production of Urea will increase by over 63 Lakh Metric Tonne per annum.
- The revival of five Urea plants will reduce dependence on imports.
Article Related Questions
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Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry has launched the APNA UREA - Sona Ugle, with reference to that consider the following statements
1.It is a brand of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL).
2.Urea plants located at Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni, are also been undertaken by HURL.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1.1 only
2.2 only
3.Both 1 and 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Right Ans : Both 1 and 2
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