The Matix Group Fertiliser Plant in Durgapur having capacity of 12.7 LMTPA (lakh metric ton per annum) will commence soon says Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya while reviewing the initiatives of Department of Fertilizers for Making India Aatmanirbhar in Fertilisers.

Mandaviya said that with the commencement of Ramagundam plant, the country added 12.7 LMTPA indigenous urea production and this will help realize the vision of the Prime Minister to make India ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) in urea production. The Project shall not only improve the availability of fertilizer to farmers but also give a boost to the economy in the region including development of infrastructure like roads, railways, ancillary industry etc. besides ensuring food security to the nation.

The Minister also informed that the Government is planning to liberalise Market Development Assistance (MDA) Policy to promote the use of alternative fertilizers. MDA policy was earlier limited to city compost only. There were demands to expand this policy by incorporating organic waste like Biogas, Green Manure, organic compost of rural areas, solid/liquid slurry, etc. This expansion will fully complement the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Government of India.

The Matix Group's flagship investment is a 3 million ton per annum (MTPA) fertiliser plant in West Bengal in two phases. In Phase 1, Matix has set up a 1.3 MTPA single stream Ammonia Urea plant with integrated facilities. The plant has been commissioned and tested, and is expected to start commercial production soon.

The Matix Group has been established by the Kanodia family to make investments in high-growth sectors including manufacturing, services and infrastructure. Using state-of-the-art technology and adhering to international safety and environment norms, the Matix Group will build world-class businesses providing high quality products and services.