Assam CM Celebrates WEF's Acknowledgment of HUL's Factory
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Synopsis
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrates the World Economic Forum's recognition of HUL's factory, highlighting the state's supportive ecosystem for innovation and upcoming investor summit to attract more investments.
Key Takeaways
- HUL's factory recognized as a lighthouse for adopting 4IR technologies.
- Advantage Assam summit scheduled for February to attract investments.
- Showcasing Assam's culture through traditional Jhumur dance.
- Focus on job creation and entrepreneurship support.
- Event aims to enhance Assam's investment appeal.
Guwahati, Jan 15 (NationPress) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his enthusiasm on Wednesday regarding the recognition of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)'s factory in the state by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Sarma took to X to share his thoughts: "Investing in Assam means investing in the future. Our supportive ecosystem not only fosters innovation but also aids in the execution of various Industry First initiatives."
"This is why it is indeed #AdvantageAssam. I am pleased to share that @HUL_News's Doomdooma Factory has been acknowledged by @wef as an E2E Value Chain Lighthouse for its embrace of 4IR technologies, including AI, automation, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things on a large scale."
CM Sarma further commented: "This digital evolution has been bolstered by the existing digital infrastructure within the state and our pro-business policies. My appreciation goes to the leadership team at HUL for this esteemed recognition."
A significant investor summit, Advantage Assam, is scheduled to take place in Guwahati in February. Sarma noted that this summit aims to attract further investments into the state.
He indicated that more government job opportunities and support for entrepreneurship would be made available to the local populace.
According to the Chief Minister, the event slated for February 25 and 26 will also showcase the traditional Jhumur dance of the tea tribes. He stated, "This summit serves as a platform to present Assam's rich heritage to a global audience alongside attracting investors."
A grand Jhumur dance performance featuring over 7,500 dancers and artists is planned as part of the event. The CM described it as an extraordinary spectacle. Preparations for this cultural event are in full swing.
The Chief Minister affirmed, "Meticulous execution will be guaranteed through master training workshops, constituency-level sessions, district-level performances, and final rehearsals in Guwahati."
The concert, anticipated to take place on either day of the summit, is expected to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
This initiative follows Assam's achievement of a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest Bihu dance performance.
Advantage Assam 2.0, the second edition of the international investor summit since its inception in 2018, aims to enhance infrastructure growth and investment within the state.
The two-day event is projected to attract investors from across India and globally, reinforcing Assam's status as a burgeoning investment hotspot in the nation.
