Guwahati, 20th February 2025: With the objective of accelerating Assam’s overall development, the state government is organizing 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 energize and empower all related sectors through strategic investments.
The prestigious event, set to be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri 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), 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 realizing the dream of a dynamic and developed Assam.
Scheduled for 25th and 26th February 2025, this summit promises a golden opportunity for global and local entrepreneurs, unlocking vast potentials for the state’s industrial and commercial landscape.
Assam 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 Bora 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.
Objective and Vision of Advantage Assam 2.0 :
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 favorable environment offer a unique advantage for investors. Sectors such as automobile, agriculture, textiles, handloom, tourism, and biotechnology present 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.
Empowering Local Enterprises:
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.
A New Chapter in Assam’s 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.
This bold initiative was endorsed by BJP Assam Pradesh Spokesperson Shri Suranjan Dutta in an official statement issued by the party. BJP Assam Pradesh hon’ble President Shri Dilip Saikia echoed this vision, emphasizing the transformational impact of this investment summit on the state’s growth trajectory.
