GUWAHATI: The Assam government has taken an important step to improve higher education by signing two agreements to set up private universities in Silchar and Sipajhar, Darrang. These agreements were signed today at Advantage Assam 2.0, a major investment summit focused on boosting the state's economy and development.
As part of the initiative, the Assam government has partnered with Human Potential Development Science Infotech Pvt. Ltd. to set up Human Potential Development Science University in Silchar. The upcoming university is expected to generate over 500-1,000 jobs, boosting employment opportunities while strengthening the educational ecosystem in the Barak Valley region.
Additionally, the government has inked an MoU with the Gabeshona Eduversity Foundation to establish a private university in Sipajhar, Darrang. This institution is projected to create 2,500 direct jobs, enhancing research opportunities and fostering academic excellence in Assam.
Meanwhile, mining major Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal has announced that it will invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam and Tripura’s oil and gas sectors over the next 3–4 years. Speaking at the inaugural event of the Advantage Assam investment summit in Guwahati, Agarwal said group firm Cairn Oil & Gas has already invested around Rs 2,500 crore in the two states of the northeast region.
“Assam has abundant natural resources and the potential to become the world’s mega basin. We are poised to play a pivotal role in Assam’s sustainable growth and development,” he said. He stated that the company has plans to invest Rs. 50,000 crore in Assam and Tripura’s oil and gas sectors over the next 3–4 years.
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