Advantage Assam News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Assam Minister Bimal Borah urges youth to take advantage of echo-system created by Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, March 27: Assam Industry Minister Bimal Borah on Thursday urged the state's youth to take advantage of the echo system created by Advantage Assam 2.0.
Assam CM meets EU Ambassador to India, discusses opportunities for collaboration
New Delhi, March 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin at the latter's official residence in the national capital.
Advantage Assam 2.0: State secures MoUs worth Rs 5 lakh crore
Guwahati, March 6: The Assam government has secured investment commitments worth approximately Rs 5 lakh crore through multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the recently concluded Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah announced on Wednesday.
Assam will be in next league of development if 70% of MoUs are implemented: CM on Advantage Assam 2.0 summit
Guwahati, February 28: The Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati saw investment commitments and announcements worth upwards of about Rs 5.18 lakh crore, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, highlighting the key points of the two-day event.
Defining moment in development history of Assam: CM Sarma on Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: The two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 on Wednesday concluded with investment commitments in the state totalling Rs 491,500 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that it was the defining moment in the development history of Assam.
We achieved investment proposals over Rs 4.50 lakh crore: Assam CM
Guwahati, February 26: As Advantage Assam 2.0 concludes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the government has been successful in achieving investment proposals and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth Rs 4.50 lakh crore.
Advantage Assam attracted investments worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 26: The industrial landscape of Assam is set for a transformational shift with the grand success of the investment summit–Advantage Assam 2.0, which has attracted investments worth at least Rs 4.5 lakh crore.
Assam's vision for Aerospace and Defence manufacturing takes flight at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: On the second and last day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit, a session titled "The Skies of Tomorrow: Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing in Assam" was held at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Delegates from South Korea, Taiwan and Philippines enjoy an elephant safari on sidelines of Advantage Assam
Morigaon, February 26: Delegates from South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines who participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit visited Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, Assam, on Wednesday and enjoyed an elephant and jeep safari.
Assam is focal point for global investment: Assam Minister Ashok Singhal
Assam, February 26: Assam is fast emerging as a major investment hub, drawing interest from both domestic and international investors, said Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal.
Oil India Limited CMD highlights bamboo-based 2G ethanol plant at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: At the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on Tuesday, Dr Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Limited (OIL), underscored the company's pioneering efforts in the energy sector, particularly the establishment of a bamboo feedstock-based second-generation (2G) ethanol plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).
PM Modi-led govt took decisive steps for development of Assam, northeast: EAM Jaishankar
Guwahati, Feb 25: In the Advantage Assam summit on Tuesday, a high-level session “Act East, Act Fast, Act First” was held that was attended by External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
NE is 'New Engine' of development of India, says Railway Minister
Guwahati, Feb 25: Describing the country's northeastern region as the 'New Engine' of development of India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced several new initiatives and projects related to the Railway and IT industries which would be a huge boost to development in Assam.
Assam CM proposes optical fibre route from Bay of Bengal through Brahmaputra river
Guwahati, Feb 25: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that in the era of digital transmission, connectivity is the lifeline of progress, and Assam is steadfast in leading this revolution to achieve fast paced growth of the state.
Advantage Assam 2.0: Jaishankar reiterates Union Government's commitment to 'Act East' Policy
Guwahati, February 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a high-level session titled "Act East, Act Fast, Act First" in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was organized as part of Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
Advantage Assam 2.0: State govt signs 114 MoU worth Rs 1.89 lakh cr on day one
Guwahati, February 26: The Assam government has signed 114 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) worth approximately Rs 1.89 lakh crore on the first day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, marking a significant step toward industrial growth and economic prosperity for the state.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils major infrastructure and IT initiatives at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati and announced several key initiatives and projects aimed at accelerating the growth of the railway and IT industries in the region.
PM Modi is doing everything possible for Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, February 26: Terming the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit a "landmark for Assam," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that no state has witnessed such a massive investment summit except Gujarat.
Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple
Guwahati, February 25: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani offered prayers at the Kamakhya Temple on Tuesday.
MoUs worth Rs 1,25,000 crore signed on first day of Advantage Assam summit
Guwahati, Feb 25: On the inaugural day of the second edition of Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, the state has secured investment commitments totaling Rs 1,24,335 crore through 28 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), officials said on Tuesday.
Assam is laying the foundation for cutting-edge technology: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, February 25: 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 2.0--Investment & Infrastructure Summit' in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Assam, Northeastern states have seen act fast, act first when it comes to development: EAM Jaishankar at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 25: While addressing the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted on Tuesday how all the Northeastern states of the country have benefitted from the 'Act East, Act Fast and Act First' policy of the union government, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally taken an interest in developing the region.
Summit will go long way in highlighting growth opportunities in Assam: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 25: 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.
State govt is committed to build new Assam with empowered ecosystem of digital infrastructure: CM Sarma
Guwahati, February 25: 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. Sharing his vision on a thematic session titled I-Way to Viksit Assam as a part of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on Tuesday in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chief Minister Sarma said that Assam is fully ready to be a strong stakeholder in the digital revolution with the active support of Government of India.
Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit: 13 MoUs in animal husbandry sector with Rs 1,354.34 crore investment
Guwahati, February 25: The Advantage Assam-2.0, an investment summit launched by the Government of Assam, witnessed the formalization of 13 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in respect of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of the State, collectively amounting to an investment of Rs 1,354.34 crore, as per a release.
Industry leaders and businessmen hail Advantage Assam 2.0, say it will create new growth opportunities
Guwahati, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday and also lauded the steady rise of state's economy from Rs 2.75 lakh crore in 2018 (when Assam hosted 1st edition) to Rs 6 lakh crore now, calling it the 'effect of double-engine government'.
Advantage Assam 2.0 - a landmark event in our state: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday termed the 'Advantage Assam 2.0', the investment summit, a landmark event in the state's industrial journey.
Semiconductor fabrication plants in Assam to deliver 'Made in India' chips by next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Guwahati, February 25: Union Minister for Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the semiconductor fabrication plants in Assam will start delivering semiconductor chips by next year.
Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit to mark new era of growth and opportunity: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, February 25: 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.
Even in global uncertainty, one thing is certain -India's rapid growth: PM Modi on Advantage Assam 2.0
New Delhi, February 25: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday.
Assam's Economy Doubled to Rs6 Lakh Crore Under BJP Rule: PM Modi
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati on Tuesday. During the event, he highlighted that under BJP governance, Assam's economy had doubled to Rs6 lakh crore. This, he said, reflects the impact of the "double-engine" government.
Advantage Assam 2.0: Over Rs1.5 lakh cr investments expected as Assam charts a new growth story
Guwahati, February 25: The Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, held in Guwahati on Tuesday, is set to be a game-changer for the state's economic landscape, with investment commitments surpassing expectations.
Advantage Assam grand campaign to connect world with state's potential and progress: PM Modi
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Advantage Assam is a grand campaign to connect the entire world with Assam's potential and progress.
Assam's economy doubled in 6 years, Northeast to 'show its strength': PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid economic growth of Assam, stating that the state's economy has doubled in the last six years under the BJP government, while also underlining the historical importance of Eastern India and the Northeast, saying the region is set to "show its strength" as India moves towards greater development.
Today, the world trusts India's governance which is constantly reforming: PM Modi
Guwahati, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Advantage Assam Summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, highlighted India's growing global influence, robust economic policies, and the state's rapid development under the double engine government of the BJP.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitates PM Modi at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati.
Assam CM Sarma meets Ambassadors of UK, Australia, Singapore ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit
Guwahati, February 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom (UK) Australia and Singapore on Monday night ahead of the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0.
Jaishankar expresses confidence about Advantage Assam 2's success, highlights participation of envoys
Guwahati, February 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence about Advantage Assam 2.0 being successful in bringing investment in the state. He stressed that the participation of envoys of different nations in the summit showcases how much the world is interested in Assam.
Great opportunity for Singapore companies, Singapore High Commissioner praises Assam's multimodal logistics park
New Delhi February 24: The Advantage Assam 2025 (AAA 2.0) summit to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning, will feature high-level delegations from several countries -- Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bhutan, and Japan.
Jaishankar, envoys of various nations arrive at Jorhat Airport to attend Advantage Assam 2.0
Jorhat, February 23: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with High Commissioners and Ambassadors of various countries, arrived at Jorhat Airport in Assam on Sunday to attend Advantage Assam 2.0.