Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in the presence of Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a thematic session titled "Advancing Semiconductor Horizons in Assam for Viksit Bharat," organized as part of the 'Advantage Assam 2.
"In the last decade, Assam and all the Northeastern states have seen the Modi Government act fast and act first when it came to their development," Jaishankar said while addressing the participants of Advantage Assam 2.0.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on Tuesday said that the Summit will go a long way in highlighting the growth opportunities in the state.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that in the era of digital transmission, connectivity is the lifeline of progress, and Assam is steadfast in leading this revolution to achieve the fast-paced growth of the state.
The Advantage Assam-2.0, an investment summit launched by the Government of Assam, witnessed the formalization of 13 MOUs in respect of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam collectively amounting to an investment of Rs 1,354.34 Crores, as per a release.
"The most delightful news is the semiconductor plant approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Assam. The construction of the plant is progressing well, and by next year, 'Made in India' chips will establish the pride of both India and Assam," he added.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday termed the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit as a landmark event in Assam's industrial journey and said that the summit will mark a new era of growth and opportunity.
Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Tuesday said that the group is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 10 more semiconductor companies to boost the ecosystem.
Welcoming all the dignitaries to the event, PM Modi said, "East India and North East India are embarking on a new journey of the future today, and Advantage Assam is a mega initiative to intertwine the incredible potential and progress of Assam with the world."
Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025, Jindal emphasized the North East's critical role in India's overall development. "If the North East grows, only then will the entire country progress," he stated.
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita revealed that Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs1.2 lakh crore have already been approved by the state cabinet, and the total investment is projected to exceed Rs1.5 lakh crore through the summit.