ONGC, which has a longstanding presence in the region, aims to ramp up exploration and production activities to unlock the full potential of the hydrocarbon reserves in Assam and the broader Northeast.
Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the two-day business summit in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said that the summit will create a vibrant landscape to change Assam from a dependable state to a contributory state that can contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Viksit Bharat.
He said that the investment proposals also include infrastructure-related announcements from the government of India. The Assam CM said that the proposals have been scrutinised for the purpose of signing only those MoUs that would be convertible in the coming three to four years.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of Assam at the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati, on Wednesday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the enthusiasm surrounding Advantage Assam 2.0, highlighting the significant number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the event. However, he noted that the real challenge lies in translating these agreements into concrete
"The Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025" hosted a pivotal session on "Decarbonizing Energy in Assam - Present Scenario", underscoring Assam's commitment to advancing a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
Highlighting Assam's position on India's energy map, the Chief Minister said that the state contains 12 per cent of the country's natural gas reserves and produces half of India's onshore natural gas. With four operational refineries and a combined refining capacity of 7.45 million metric to
Hazarika, also the Minister for Information & Public Relations, delivered a keynote address, emphasising Assam's commitment to becoming a start-up hub under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Skies of Tomorrow session at Advantage Assam 2.0 set a new wave of opportunities in motion, reaffirming Assam's commitment to building a world-class aerospace and defence ecosystem. As the state moves toward becoming a key player in the global aerospace industry, this session marked a si
Acting proactively on the development of the manufacturing ecosystem in the state, Assam will develop an end-to-end semiconductor and electronics ecosystem in the state, said Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
Ranjit Kumar Dass, Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development of Assam, on Wednesday said that the state has attracted investment of nearly Rs 2 lakh crores so far during the ongoing Advantage Assam 2.0, the investment summit organised by the government.