Durgapur, July 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects catering to Oil and Gas, Power, Road and Rail sectors in West Bengal's Durgapur.

In a major boost to Oil and Gas infrastructure in the region, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Bankura and Purulia district of the State, worth around Rs 1,950 crore. It will provide PNG connections to households, commercial establishments and industrial customers, and provide CNG at the retail outlets and also create employment opportunities in the region.

Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation Durgapur to Kolkata section (132 Km) ...