India's journey towards energy self-sufficiency gains momentum as Minister Hardeep Puri announced the expansion of the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, tripling its refining capacity to 9 MMTPA by 2024. A 1,640 km pipeline is being laid for transporting crude oil, with a budget of Rs 28,026 crore. Assam government increased stake in NRL to 26%, reflecting a significant investment in the state's economic development.
