| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hindustan Zinc to build first phosphate fertiliser plant in North India (Chittorgarh, Rajasthan). |
| Key Highlights | Plant will produce Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (NPK), and Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate. |
| Objective | Address fertiliser shortage in Rajasthan and other regions, reduce dependency on imports and long-distance transportation. |
| Investment | Rs 5,000 crore invested by Hindustan Zinc. |
| Status | Plant is 80% complete and expected to be operational in three months. |
| Production Capacity | Combined annual capacity of one million tonnes. |
| Regional Impact | Will supply fertilisers to Rajasthan and neighboring states. |
| Agricultural Impact | Boost crop yields and agricultural productivity in the region. |
| Economic Impact | Generate direct and indirect employment opportunities, benefiting the local economy. |
| Strategic Significance | Supports Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative by focusing on domestic fertiliser production. |
| Additional Development | Hindustan Zinc is developing a Zinc International Industrial Park to support MSMEs in zinc manufacturing. |
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