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.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal arms possession, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, along with Manipur Police and the state administration, facilitated the surrender of 48 weapons in Manipur on February 25.
Foreign delegates from South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines who participated in Advantage Assam 2.0 visited Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, Assam, today and enjoyed an elephant and jeep safari.
Assam is fast emerging as a major investment hub, drawing interest from both domestic and international investors, said Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal.
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, described the North East as the "New Engine" for India's development, during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
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