GUWAHATI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and took part in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Dialogue.
The dialogue was on the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ goal, which aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of independence.
Delving into India’s ambition to achieve developed nation status by 2047, Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the pivotal role of its citizens in driving this transformative journey.
“I am pleased to announce that the Northeast region of our country has transformed into the driving force of our nation’s development,” Sitharaman said.
The union minister said the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Tata Group’s ‘Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility’ in Assam represents a momentous achievement towards the journey of a developed nation.
From the National Sports University to the Northeast’s premier ship repair facility, the northeastern states have led the charge in groundbreaking initiatives across the nation, Sitharaman said.
Through a spectrum of initiatives, the Centre is dedicated to bolstering development across all sectors in the region, she said.
“This transformative journey is made possible by the active involvement of Viksit Bharat Ambassadors, and I urge each one of you to engage actively in this forward-looking endeavour to realize the vision of a developed India,” Sitharaman said.
Assam Finance minister Ajanta Neog said IIT Guwahati has played a pivotal role in enhancing the reputation of Assam, contributing significantly to its positive image.
“Through collective collaboration, hard work, and a unity of purpose, we have transformed into a Viksit Assam,” Neog claimed, urging the students of IIT Guwahati to harness their abilities and energies for the betterment of society and the nation.
