Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, emphasizing Assam’s rising role as a key investment destination. He highlighted the state’s rapid economic growth, strong industrial policies, and strategic infrastructure developments.
PM Modi also stressed India’s commitment to manufacturing, digital innovation, and renewable energy, positioning Assam as a hub for semiconductor production and green energy initiatives. With major reforms and new opportunities, the summit aims to attract global investors and accelerate Assam’s progress as a gateway to South East Asia.
The summit aims to attract and boost investment and economic growth in the state. The key highlights from PM Modi’s Speech are as given below:
Assam’s economy is expanding rapidly. PM Modi highlighted that the state is becoming a major investment destination due to its skilled workforce and fast development. He noted that Assam’s economy has doubled in the last six years, increasing from ₹2.75 lakh crore in 2018 to ₹6 lakh crore today.
India’s economy is also growing despite global challenges. The country is focusing on industries, innovation, and making it easier for businesses to operate.
Manufacturing and infrastructure are improving. Under the Make in India initiative, the government is promoting low-cost production in sectors like electronics, medicine, and automobiles. Assam is playing a key role in this. The government has also increased railway budgets and built new bridges over the Brahmaputra River to improve transportation.
Air connectivity in Assam has expanded. In 2014, there were only seven air routes; now, there are nearly 30, helping boost trade and job opportunities.
Law and order in the state have improved. Many peace agreements have been signed, and long-standing border issues have been resolved, ensuring stability and growth.
Assam is emerging as a technology hub. The state is becoming a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, with Tata recently opening a facility in Jagiroad.
India’s renewable energy efforts are gaining global recognition. Assam is set to benefit from new policies and green energy projects that will promote sustainable development.
Looking ahead, Assam has big goals for the future. By 2030, the state aims to grow its economy to $150 billion. The North East Transformative Industrialization Scheme, ‘Unnati’, will help boost industries, investment, and tourism, further strengthening Assam’s position as a key economic region.
The two-day summit (February 25–26) features 7 ministerial sessions and 14 themed discussions focused on Assam’s economic development. A large exhibition will showcase the state’s industries, global trade partnerships, and the growing MSME sector, with over 240 exhibitors participating. The event will also bring together global investors, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and students, to explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
PM Modi emphasized that Assam is on the path to becoming a major force in India’s development and invited businesses to invest in the state.
(Source: PIB)
