Assam’s investment and infrastructure summit wrapped up with proposals totaling ₹4.91 lakh crore, nearly five times the amount secured in 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, emphasizing Assam’s growth potential.
Major Sectors and Investors
The summit resulted in 270 MoUs across sectors such as power, IT, health, tourism, and agriculture. Major players like Reliance, Adani, Vedanta, Tata Group, and Jindal committed ₹1.25 lakh crore, while government projects accounted for ₹78,000 crore.
International Participation
The event attracted 67 heads of missions from 76 participating countries, with over 14,500 attendees. Notably, 121 speakers participated, including six Union ministers.
Infrastructure and Industrial Boost
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced future projects worth ₹80,000 crore, including a Brahmaputra tunnel and the Guwahati ring road. He indicated that projects worth ₹3 lakh crore would be completed by 2029.
Maritime and Energy Development
Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a ₹4,800 crore investment aimed at enhancing Assam’s waterways, ship repair facilities, and maritime education. Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India’s initiative for ethanol blending and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
Assam’s Strategic Growth
Union Minister Piyush Goyal commended Assam’s emphasis on practical investment projects, asserting that trade, technology, and infrastructure will be pivotal to the region’s future development.
