Discover Assam’s Vast Potential: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Investors

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: In his welcome address at Advantage Assam 2.0 here today, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the summit as a landmark event in Assam’s industrial journey. He said that with the blessings and esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit will mark a new era of growth and opportunity.

On this occasion, on behalf of the people of Assam, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister.

The chief minister said that celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea marks Assam’s industrial legacy. Referring to its history, Dr. Sarma said tea was the first major industry in Assam, discovered in 1823. Stating the rich past of Assam’s industrialization, the Chief Minister said that the state has been a pioneer in India’s oil industry and coal was discovered in Assam as early as 1847, which further propelled Assam’s industrial journey and laid the foundation for Assam’s sustained economic growth. The Chief Minister said that at the time of India’s independence, Assam was an economic front runner, enriched with tea, natural resources, and hydrocarbon reserves with per capita income above the national average by 4 percent.

Dr. Sarma said that today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam has undergone a historic transformation. The prime minister’s commitment has propelled Assam into a new era of rapid development and renewed optimism. He said that since 2014, over 2,324 km of national highways have been constructed. Indian Railways has completed gauge conversion of 600 km of meter gauge lines. Moreover, Assam is now a catalyst for India’s aviation growth, becoming the seventh busiest airport in India. State GDP is surging from 29 billion dollars in 2013–14 to 68.7 billion dollars in 2023–24, reflecting a growth of 12.4 percent CAGR.

Chief Minister Dr. Sarma, moreover, requested all the industrialists, investors, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discover Assam’s vast investment potential across diverse sectors. He reiterated that Assam is ready to be the investors’ reliable partner, ensuring that their investment journey is rewarding and full of boundless opportunities.

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