Prime Minister hails commencement of oil production from deepwater Krishna Godavari basin

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi applauded the first oil production commencing from the complex and difficult deepwater Krishna Godavari basin (KG-DWN-98/2 Block, situated off the coast of the Bay of Bengal).

Responding to the X post of Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Prime Minister said;

“This is a remarkable step in India’s energy journey and boosts our mission for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will have several benefits for our economy as well.”

Disclaimer: This is an official press release by Pib.