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Rs 501‑crore caustic soda plant approved for Assam, expected to generate jobs and revenue
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:02 PM
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The government has approved a Rs 501‑crore caustic soda manufacturing unit in Assam, projected to create employment and boost state revenues.
The state government of Assam has given the green light to a new caustic soda manufacturing facility with an estimated investment of Rs 501 crore. The project is slated to be set up under the state’s industrial development programme and will be operated by a private consortium.
Industry officials say the plant will produce caustic soda for use in textiles, chemicals and other sectors, and is expected to generate a substantial number of direct and indirect jobs for the local workforce. The investment also includes ancillary infrastructure such as power supply and water treatment.
State authorities anticipate that the plant will contribute significantly to Assam’s fiscal receipts, enhancing revenue streams from industrial taxes and export duties. The development aligns with broader efforts to diversify the state’s economy beyond agriculture and to attract further private capital.
Industry officials say the plant will produce caustic soda for use in textiles, chemicals and other sectors, and is expected to generate a substantial number of direct and indirect jobs for the local workforce. The investment also includes ancillary infrastructure such as power supply and water treatment.
State authorities anticipate that the plant will contribute significantly to Assam’s fiscal receipts, enhancing revenue streams from industrial taxes and export duties. The development aligns with broader efforts to diversify the state’s economy beyond agriculture and to attract further private capital.