Guwahati: Assam’s Industry Minister Bimal Borah recently led a roadshow in Dubai as part of the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative, aimed at highlighting the abundant investment opportunities in the northeastern state.
The event was attended by business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, with the goal of fostering economic growth and strengthening Assam’s position as a key player in India’s industrial landscape.
Assam, known for its rich natural resources and strategic location near Southeast Asian markets, is emerging as a prime destination for investment.
This vision has been strongly endorsed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy, which seeks to enhance India’s engagement with its eastern neighbours, and has been further propelled by the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Under his guidance, significant industrial policy reforms have already attracted major projects worth approximately Rs. 50,000 crores, including the establishment of a semiconductor ATMP unit by Tata Electronics, valued at over Rs. 27,000 crores.
During the Dubai roadshow, Borah highlighted key infrastructure projects that are poised to position Assam as a business and trade hub.
One of the major initiatives is the Jogighopa Multimodal Logistics Park, designed to enhance Assam’s role as a logistics centre for India’s Northeast region.
The park will facilitate better inland waterway transportation and position Assam as a gateway for trade between India and Southeast Asia.
In addition to the state’s industrial prospects, the minister also emphasised Assam’s burgeoning tourism sector.
Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Assam offers diverse attractions for all types of tourists, from wildlife enthusiasts to spiritual seekers and those in search of peaceful retreats.
Borah stressed that the state’s blend of natural landscapes and cultural heritage makes it an appealing destination for international travellers.
Concluding the event, Borah reaffirmed Assam’s status as an investor-friendly state, citing its strategic location, progressive policies, and transformative infrastructure projects as compelling reasons for Dubai-based investors to explore high-growth opportunities in Assam.
The roadshow was followed by an interactive session with local media, where he elaborated further on Assam’s potential as a hub for industrial growth and investment.
