Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025 on Tuesday in Guwahati. The summit aims to bring innovation and sustainable development to the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the Prime Minister and business leaders, highlighting Assam’s progress and investment opportunities. Several union ministers and business tycoons attended the event, along with high-level delegations from countries like Australia, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan.

PM Modi calls Assam the future of India’s growth

During his speech, PM Modi talked about Assam’s role in India's development. He called Advantage Assam 2.0 a mega campaign that will connect the world with Assam’s potential.

"The land of Eastern India and the Northeast is going to start a new future today," he said. "Advantage Assam is a mega campaign to connect the entire world with the potential and progress of Assam. History is witness that even earlier, Eastern India had a huge role in the prosperity of India. Today, when India is moving towards development, once again our North East is going to show its strength."

The prime minister arrived in Assam a day earlier and visited exhibitions showcasing the state’s investment opportunities.

Assam’s economy to reach $143 billion by 2030: CM Sarma

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared ambitious plans for Assam’s economic future. He stated that by 2030, Assam's economy will reach USD 143 billion and invited investors to contribute to the state's progress.

"The state's GDP growth this year will be 15.2 per cent. The economy will reach USD 143 billion by 2030," Sarma announced.

He assured investors of a business-friendly atmosphere and highlighted Assam’s transformation from a troubled state to a stable and peaceful one.

"I can assure you today that we will ensure the best working and congenial atmosphere for establishing industries in Assam. Please come and invest here."

Giving credit to PM Modi for Assam's transformation, Sarma said:

"Assam, in a way, has witnessed unprecedented agitation and insurgency for decades. After 2016, Assam experienced a rebirth. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Assam has become a peaceful state. Today, I can confidently say that the state, which was once considered the most disturbed in the country, has now become the most peaceful state in our nation."

Big investments: Reliance and Adani commit Rs 50,000 crore each

At the summit, major business leaders announced huge investments in Assam.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed the company’s plan to invest more than Rs 50,000 crore in Assam over the next five years. He emphasised Reliance’s commitment to Assam’s progress in technology and digital sectors.

"In the coming years, Reliance will more than quadruple its investment in Assam to over Rs 50,000 crore," Ambani stated.

Similarly, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced plans to invest Rs 50,000 crore across various sectors in Assam. The investment will focus on airports, aerocities, city gas distribution, transmission networks, cement manufacturing, and roadways.

"It is this vision of progress that we are eager to be part of. Therefore, it is with great pride that I announce today the Adani Group's commitment to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam," Adani said.

The Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit is expected to bring significant economic growth and create employment opportunities in the state. With strong backing from the government and private sector, Assam is positioning itself as a key investment destination in India.

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