Indian army, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited jointly created oil infrastructure in West Kameng.

Indian army and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has jointly created oil infrastructure with tankages in West Kameng in India's frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh. Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Suneet Newton said the project is a symbol of joint national effort on part of the Public Sector undertaking and Army to develop infrastructure and facilities in the Northeast.

The facility, for storage of all types of oils and lubricants and for bulk distribution is constructed at a cost of around Rs. 8 crores in a record time of two years. Newton said, 'The facility has contributed towards capability development for the populace of remote regions of the Northeast and is symbolic of the partnership of Industry and Army in addressing the national cause.'

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