Advantage Assam 2.0 to Unlock Opportunities: BJP

GUWAHATI: To accelerate Assam’s overall development, the state government is organising a grand investment summit, ‘Advantage Assam 2.0,’ aimed at multifaceted growth across sectors like industry, education, health, tourism, and information technology. This summit is poised to energise and empower all related sectors through strategic investments, said the BJP Assam Pradesh in a press release.

According to the ruling party, the prestigious event, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has already garnered participation from international investors and entrepreneurs from countries like Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Bhutan, and others. It will also witness the presence of renowned industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani (Chairman of Reliance Industries), N. Chandrasekaran (Chairman of Tata Group), and Sajjan Jindal (Managing Director of Jindal Group), along with prominent Union ministers, including Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, Sarbananda Sonowal, Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Singh Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Pabitra Margherita. Their visionary guidance is expected to play a pivotal role in realising the dream of a dynamic and developed Assam, the release said.

Scheduled for 25th and 26th February 2025, this summit promises a golden opportunity for global and local entrepreneurs, unlocking vast potential for the state’s industrial and commercial landscape.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has been proactively engaging with investors from around the world to ensure their participation, having met with business leaders and ambassadors from countries like Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia. Accompanied by state ministers Bimal Borah and Keshab Mahanta, the team has conducted extensive roadshows and promotional activities abroad. Other ministers have also been connecting with investors across various states in India.

The primary goal of Advantage Assam 2.0 is to strengthen the state’s industrial infrastructure and boost investor confidence. Assam’s rich mineral resources, skilled human capital, and favourable environment offer a unique advantage for investors in sectors such as automobiles, agriculture, textiles, handlooms, tourism, and biotechnology, presenting immense investment opportunities.

This summit will also significantly enhance Assam’s education sector, paving the way for advancements in information technology, artificial intelligence, and skill-based education, thereby creating lucrative opportunities for students and empowering the youth with substantial employment avenues. The healthcare sector is also poised to benefit, with potential investments in advanced medical services and modern hospital infrastructure.

Advantage Assam 2.0 is not just about attracting big investors; it also aims to empower local and traditional industries as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The state government is committed to uplifting Assam’s rich heritage in handicrafts, traditional food processing, and local innovative industries, ensuring inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam is all set to embark on a new chapter of development with the strategic vision of “Act East, Act Fast, Act First.” This summit is expected to propel Assam into the league of India’s top five developed states, as envisioned by the leadership.

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