Will Adani Group Invest Rs 50,000 Crore in Northeast Over Next 10 Years?

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Key Takeaways
- Rs 50,000 crore additional investment in the northeast.
- Focus on local jobs and entrepreneurship.
- Investment spans green energy, infrastructure, and skill development.
- Aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
- Promotes regional development and community engagement.
New Delhi, May 23 (NationPress) The Adani Group is set to channel an additional Rs 50,000 crore into the northeastern region over the next decade, with a strong emphasis on fostering local employment and entrepreneurship, stated its Chairman, Gautam Adani, on Friday.
This commitment brings the Adani Group's total investment pledge for the northeast to Rs one lakh crore.
Speaking at the ‘Rising North East Investors Summit,’ attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the renowned industrialist outlined that the investment focus would include areas such as green energy, smart metering, hydro-pump storage, power transmission, infrastructure development, digital connectivity, logistics, and skill development through vocational training.
“Our aim is to invest in the local populace. Each initiative will emphasize local job creation, entrepreneurship, and community involvement. This aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047,” Gautam Adani remarked during the event.
The Adani Group Chairman further noted that PM Modi's call to ‘Act East, Act fast, Act first’ served as a wake-up call for the northeast region.
“Since 2014, there have been Rs 6.2 lakh crore worth of investments, doubling the road network to 16,000 kilometers and increasing the number of airports to 18 — this reflects not merely a policy but a testament to PM Modi's visionary thinking, belief, and commitment to Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” Gautam Adani emphasized.
Earlier in February, the Adani Group announced a substantial Rs 50,000 crore investment in Assam, marking one of the most significant investment commitments made by a corporation to the state.
“To our brothers and sisters in the northeast, we at Adani will support your dreams, your dignity, and your future,” Gautam Adani added.
The two-day summit intends to unite key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a common platform.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the primary focus areas include tourism and hospitality, agro-food processing, textiles, healthcare, education, information technology, infrastructure, energy, and entertainment.
The ‘Rising North East Investors Summit’ will feature ministerial sessions, business-to-government and business-to-business meetings, startups, and exhibitions showcasing initiatives from state governments and central ministries aimed at promoting investments.