Assam CM urges industry to fulfil investment promises

New Delhi

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma met top industry leaders in New Delhi during the Rising North East Summit 2025 and urged them to fulfill the investment promises made at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit held in Guwahati earlier this year.

He met Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and encouraged him to begin work on their pledged projects. Agarwal assured that Vedanta is committed to Assam’s development, especially in the hydrocarbon sector. Dr. Sarma shared the meeting update on X (formerly Twitter), stating Vedanta is eager to expand in the state.

The Chief Minister also met Anil Chadha, Managing Director of ITC Hotels, to discuss investment opportunities in Assam’s hospitality sector. Chadha expressed strong interest in expanding ITC’s presence in the region. Assam’s Chief Minister’s Office confirmed this meeting through a social media post.

Advantage Assam 2.0 had attracted investment commitments worth ₹5.18 lakh crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure, industry, and job creation. Dr. Sarma is now closely tracking these promises to ensure timely implementation.

A senior official mentioned that the Chief Minister will hold more one-on-one meetings with business leaders on May 26 to prepare a clear six-month roadmap. The plan will address issues like land allocation, incentives, and ease of doing business.

If even part of the investments materialize, Assam could become a major industrial hub in Northeast India. The government is now focused on turning investment commitments into real development, jobs, and long-term economic growth.