Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) With production commencing at the Rajasthan Refinery, the state government is positioning the adjoining Petro-Zone as a key investment destination for petrochemical industries, citing assured availability of raw materials and significant industrial growth potential. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora said the ready availability of refinery by-products would make the Petro-Zone …
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Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) Concerned over the decline in crude oil production in recent years, the Rajasthan government has asked oil-producing companies to deploy the latest technologies to boost output. Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora said refining more of the state’s crude oil within Rajasthan would significantly enhance value addition and drive economic growth.The Rajasthan government has stepped up efforts to formulate a comprehensive action plan for increasing cru…
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday directed that maximum utilisation of products manufactured at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery be ensured within the state to strengthen Rajasthan’s industrial ecosystem and generate new opportunities for investment, employment and revenue growth.He informed that diesel production at the refinery is set to commence this month, marking a significant milestone in the state’s flagship energy project.Diesel and LPG will be the first products…
Jaipur, June 5 (IANS) Rajasthan’s mining and petroleum sectors are witnessing significant investment momentum, with projects worth Rs 33,000 crore currently under execution and Rs 15,000 crore already translated into on-ground investments, according to State Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora. Leading the investment wave are marquee projects by UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Copper Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation.UltraTech’s Rs 2,230-crore cement plant has already com…
Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday directed the City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities in the state to significantly accelerate the rollout of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, setting a target of connecting an average of 1,000 households per day. He instructed that 43,000 households must be brought under PNG coverage within the next 45 days, by June-end.Chairing a meeting of the State-Level CGD Committee at the Secretariat’s ‘Chintan Kaksh’ on Thursday, the…
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Mines Department has set a new benchmark by generating over Rs 10,394 crore in revenue in 2025–26, recording a 13 per cent growth rate and marking the highest-ever annual and monthly collections, officials said on Wednesday. Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora said that, as per preliminary figures for the financial year 2025-26, the department has generated revenue exceeding Rs 10,394 crore.She noted that this achievement is …
Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora has directed all 13 City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities in the state to expand piped natural gas (PNG) connections from the current 1.25 lakh households to 5 lakh households within the next three months. She also instructed them to prepare a clear roadmap for extending domestic PNG (DPNG) services to industrial and commercial establishments.Emphasising the need for rapid implementation, she called for a three-…
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) In a major administrative overhaul, the Rajasthan government has transferred 25 IAS and nine IPS officers, effecting significant changes across key departments.Senior IAS officer Alok Gupta has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) Department. He has been relieved of his role as Chairman of the Pollution Control Board and will also hold additional charge as Principal Secretary, UDH, and Chairman of the Housing Board….