Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati.
The Prime Minister, who arrived in the state a day earlier, visited exhibitions showcasing various investment opportunities. He will inaugurate the two-day summit, which focuses on fostering innovation and sustainable development in Assam.
Union Ministers S Jaishankar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Pabitra Margherita will also attend the event, while Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will address a session virtually.
The Assam Cabinet has approved investment proposals worth ₹1.22 lakh crore ahead of the summit. The event is expected to attract further investments as industry leaders and government representatives discuss key growth opportunities.
Prominent business leaders, including N Chandrasekaran, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Sajjan Jindal, Prashant Ruia, Anil Agarwal, and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, will participate in the summit. High-level delegations from countries such as Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bhutan, and Japan will also be present.
In preparation for the summit, the Assam government conducted roadshows in major Indian cities and internationally in the UK, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, and the UAE. Chief Minister Sarma led delegations to Bhutan, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore to promote investment opportunities in the state.
The summit will feature 20 thematic sessions, bringing together industry leaders, subject matter experts, and government officials to discuss growth prospects. The Assam Cabinet has also approved amendments to the state’s biotechnology and textile and apparel policies to attract more investors in these sectors. (ANI)