Assam's Path to Industrial Surge: Investment Commitments in Focus

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with key industrial figures, including Vedanta Group's Anil Agarwal and ITC Hotels' Anil Chadha, to discuss investment commitments from the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. The ₹5.18 lakh crore pledges aim to bolster Assam's economic growth, focusing on sectors like hydrocarbons and hospitality.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 24-05-2025 12:36 IST | Created: 24-05-2025 12:36 IST
Assam's Path to Industrial Surge: Investment Commitments in Focus
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In a determined bid to transform Assam into a major industrial hub, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged with top industry leaders in New Delhi, seeking to expedite the implementation of investment commitments made at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit.

Among those Sarma met were Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and ITC Hotels Managing Director Anil Chadha. Agarwal expressed the conglomerate's dedication to advancing Assam's hydrocarbon sector, while Chadha highlighted ITC's interest in the state's hospitality sector as targets for expansion.

As the state eyes ₹5.18 lakh crore worth of investments over five years, the government is crafting a roadmap to navigate challenges like land allocation and incentives, aiming for significant economic transformation and job creation in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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