Assam: Barpeta District Officials Gear Up for Advantage Assam 2.0 Investors Summit

BARPETA: Barpeta district authorities held a crucial meeting at the District Commissioner's Conference Hall to seal preparations for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investors Summit on February 21. Kaustav Kalita, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Barpeta, conducted the session and briefed the strategic objectives and possible outcomes of the initiative.

During the meeting, ADC Kalita stressed signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with potential investors, local entrepreneurs, and industries within the district to drive economic growth and development through the collaborations.

The meeting was graced by a variety of stakeholders, including the heads of key departments such as Agriculture, Sericulture, Fishery, Veterinary, Handloom and Textile, and Cooperative Societies. Representatives from the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) and the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) were also present, along with several entrepreneurs, three medical professionals, and food processing unit owners.

A significant portion of the discussions focused on the necessary procedures for land reclassification to facilitate the establishment of proposed industrial units. ADC Kalita emphasized the need to verify the legitimacy of entrepreneurs involved in the MoU signing process to ensure support for genuine business initiatives.

Further, line departments were directed to join the MoU signing ceremony and make the event live-streamed. The ceremony will be held on February 25, 2025, at the District Industries and Commerce Centre in Barpeta, demonstrating the district's dedication to the success of the summit.

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