Petroleum oil was discovered in Assam, (situated in the north eastern part of India) by the British in Sept., 1825. First successful oil well was drilled in Oct., 1889 in Digboi well no.1 under the British Regime. India got Independence in August, 1947. Since then the Petroleum resources of Assam has been playing a vital role in Economic development not only of Assam but India also. But the potentialities of the said resource have not been utilized properly. Down stream project and ancillary industries have not been grown up to the expected level. For example, under the present reserve,...
Petroleum oil was discovered in Assam, (situated in the north eastern part of India) by the British in Sept., 1825. First successful oil well was dril...