Rajasthan, Apr 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Balotra, Rajasthan, on April 21, 2026, to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery, one of the country’s most modern refining facilities.
The refinery is a joint project between HPCL and the Rajasthan government. It can process nine million tonnes of crude oil annually and includes a two-million-tonne petrochemical complex. The project is designed as a Zero Liquid Effluent Discharge plant, ensuring no liquid waste is released during refining.
Chief Minister Shanti Dhariwal said the refinery will boost the region’s economy, create jobs, and improve connectivity between Balotra and Pachpadra. About 7.5 million tonnes of crude will be imported from Arab nations, while 1.5 million tonnes will come from domestic sources.
The refinery was built at an estimated cost of ₹80,000 crore and is expected to support large-scale industrial growth and employment in western Rajasthan.
This visit will be Prime Minister Modi’s second trip to Rajasthan in the past two months, following his February 28 visit to Ajmer, where he launched multiple development projects.
