The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for north-east India. This vision document outlines steps to leverage the hydrocarbon sector for development of the North- East region. The Vision Document has been a focused and consultative exercise to develop a common and shared aspiration for benefiting people of the north east region. The Vision aims at doubling Oil & Gas production by 2030, making clean fuels accessible, fast tracking projects, generating employment opportunities and promoting cooperation with neighbouring countries. Objectives of the vision document: To leverage the region’s hydrocarbon potential, enhance access to clean fuels, improve availability of petroleum products. To facilitate economic development and to link common people to the economic activities in this sector. Details: The states covered under this vision include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The Vision rests on five pillars: People, Policy, Partnership, Projects and Production. For people, it foresees clean fuel access to households alongside fostering skill development and involvement of the local community.
The policy focus areas include moderation in light of specific terrain and weather conditions of the region coupled with ensuring fund planning for new projects. As for partnership, the stress is on greater involvement of state governments in planning and implementation, and on boosting trade with neighbouring nations. In projects, the focus is on pipeline connectivity for carrying liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, and petroleum products, oil and lubricants; building refineries and import links; and development of compressed natural gas highways and city gas distribution network. The production side emphases include production enhancement contracts, technology deployment and fast-track clearance, and development of service provider hubs. sources: pib.
