PM unveils BPCL’s petrochemical complex in Kerala

New Delhi: The PM in Kochi expressed gratitude to governments in various gulf counties for showing sensitivity while dealing with the cases of Indians lodged in prisons there.

He said governments in gulf countries were giving priority to Indians wanting to return to Gulf countries to re-join work.

Earlier, he inaugurated international cruise terminal “Sagarika” at Cochin Port. Situated at the Ernakulam Wharf on Willingdon Island, Sagarika is the country’s first full-fledged international cruise terminal. It can accommodate up to one lakh international tourists.

The PM also dedicated to the nation the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project of the BPCL. The Rs 6,000 crore complex will produce acrylate, acrylic acid and oxo-alcohol, which are at present predominantly imported. He also dedicated to the nation two Ro-Ro vessels at Willingdon Islands, Cochin. MV Adi Shankara and MV CV Raman will have the capacity to carry six 20-ft trucks, three 20-ft trailer trucks, three 40-ft trailer trucks and 30 passengers each. The service will benefit trade by bringing down the transport cost and reduce transit time. — TNS