AGARTALA, March 22 (TIWN): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural gas has instructed ONGC to set up skill development in Hydrocarbon sector.

The Minister also suggested that all the skill training Institutions should be converged under Tripura skill development corporation for more affective delivery.

CM Biplab Deb after returned from Delhi, announced the details about his discussion with Central ministers. Regarding the meeting with Union Minister for Petroleum and  Natural gas he said, “Minister for petroleum and natural gas assured that total 3 lakh LPG connections under PMUY will be provided in the state Tripura in this year 2500 connections per month”.

“The Minister also announced a plan under which gas may be delivered to Bangladesh on Western side in exchange for Bangladesh delivering gas to Tripura. The Minister instructed ONGC to seek feasibility of making one MMSCMD of gas so that the possibility of setting up a petrochemical or fertilizer plant in Tripura can be explored. The  Minister has instructed ONGC to set up skill development in Hydrocarbon sector”.