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Veteran Indian politician Mr Ram Naik says "India is a country with 100 crore population, in a way it is our asset. But a nation as strong as 100 crore population, is hunger and gets hungrier. Since we are a developing country, our hunger for black gold is increasing day by day. Our consumption of crude oil and petroleum products is increasing by 10% every year. The year that has gone by had an import bill of Rs. 57,000 crores. This is what India is today, that's why we are planning in a big way and I am really happy that there is a response from the world over. For that purpose, I must congratulate one side of our team." Shri Ram Naik was designated as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh by Hon'ble President of India on 14th July 2014 and took the oath of office on 22nd July 2014 at Lucknow, th