‘Youths should improve their business skills from 20 years of age’: “Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit"

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PATHSALA: A district level MoU signing programme was held at Bhattadev University in Pathsala synchronizing with the “Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025” - the Investors’ Summit.

All together 33 entrepreneurs/investors including micro level entrepreneurs like CMAAA beneficiaries and Lakhpati Didis were present in the MoU signing ceremony between the organization and representative of Government of Assam in presence of Mridul Kumar Das District Commissioner of Bajali. All the units worth 116.00 cr investments will start their operation within 12-18 months.

In Bajali two Industrial parks from AIDC of 100 Bighas and 50 Bighas from AIIDC which is ready to accommodate new investment in the district and from District Administration welcomed them to new manufacturing units and ensured all possible support under Advantage Assam 2.0. Under UNNATI 2024 Scheme, Bajali district is under Zone “B” category with capital subsidy of 50% on plant and machinery with other benefits.

During the event, Mridul Kumar Das Deputy Commissioner of Bajali said, “Today’s youths should improve business skills from the age of 20. Some parents rarely allow their child to become an entrepreneur. With academic career, the new generation should improve business skills also.”

 “Start from zero to become a successful entrepreneur,” he added. During the programme, Pranjal Pratim Konwar- Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hiya Medhi- Election Officer,Arup Kumar Deka - Asistant Director, Cottage Industry were present.

After inauguration of the central event by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Khanapara Field, Guwahati MoU signing ceremony started and this will continue till February 26. PM programme was also shown to the participants through Live streaming, An interaction session was convened along with the investors present in the meeting to understand the different issues.

This event marked the largest investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam, highlighting the state’s geostrategic advantages and its potential as a major investment destination.

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