Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit.
Islam said that investments in the development of Assam are essential, particularly given the state's unemployment crisis. While welcoming potential investments, he also emphasised the need for the government to fulfil its promises.
Advantage Assam marks the largest investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam, highlighting the state's geostrategic advantages and its potential as a major investment destination.
S Jaishankar, along with High Commissioners and Ambassadors of various countries, arrived at Jorhat Airport in Assam on Sunday to attend Advantage Assam 2.0.
But why is Assam showcasing this folk dance to the world? The mega Jhumoir event is part of a larger celebration, which includes the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit.
The Assam Cabinet has accorded the green light to investment proposals worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in the state's capital city Guwahati.
The Prime Minister will witness the mega Jhumoir performance at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on the evening of February 24, along with the Head of Mission and Ambassadors of 60 countries. Around 8,600 artists from 800 tea gardens of the state will perform the Jhumoir dance.
The Assam Government to organise the second edition of Advantage Assam after the success of the first edition, scheduled to commence on February 25 at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary Rafiqul Islam hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the end of the 90-year-old 'Namaz Break' tradition in the Assam Assembly. He alleged that the BJP likes to play with religious issues.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shook his legs on the stage as he arrived at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati to inspect the preparations of "Jhumoir Binandini" set to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24. 8600 artists from tea gardens across the state will