Guwahati, Assam | March 25, 2025:
In a major push towards economic transformation, Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 has emerged as one of the most positive and trending developments from Northeast India this year.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2025, the high-profile summit, held in Guwahati, placed Assam at the forefront of India’s industrial, technological, and sustainable development roadmap.
The summit drew record-breaking investment commitments from some of India’s largest conglomerates, promising to reshape Assam’s economic landscape and create vast employment opportunities in the region.
🔹 Major Investment Announcements:
- 🏭 Reliance Industries Ltd announced a massive Rs.50,000 crore investment focused on green energy, digital infrastructure, and retail expansion across Assam.
- 🏗️ Adani Group committed an additional Rs.50,000 crore toward infrastructure, logistics, and port connectivity projects in the state.
- 💻 Tata Group unveiled plans to establish India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and testing facility at Jagiroad, Assam, with an estimated investment of Rs.27,000 crore.
➤ This project alone is expected to generate over 25,000 jobs and position Assam as a national semiconductor hub, aligning with India’s “Make in India” and digital sovereignty goals.
🔹 Strategic Impact:
The initiatives mark a decisive step by the central and state governments to unlock the untapped potential of Northeast India. With a focus on:
- Sustainable and inclusive development
- Employment generation
- Cutting-edge technology adoption
- Strengthening rural and tribal economies
The summit sends a powerful message that Assam and the Northeast are ready to lead India’s next growth story.
The event also underlined the region’s geostrategic importance, with Guwahati set to emerge as a gateway to Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy.
This massive wave of industrial interest is expected to revitalize entrepreneurship, boost regional exports, and connect local talent with global opportunities, marking Advantage Assam 2.0 as a defining moment in the economic rise of Northeast India.
