Synopsis
On April 13, Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, met with Jeet Adani of the Adani Group to discuss the implementation of a Rs 50,000 crore investment commitment made during the Advantage Assam summit. The investment aims to enhance economic growth and create job opportunities in Assam.Key Takeaways
- Meeting between Assam CM and Jeet Adani.
- Discussion on Rs 50,000 crore investment plan.
- Focus on developing an aero-city and infrastructure.
- Investment aims to boost Assam's economy.
- Emphasis on Prime Minister Modi's role in investment growth.
Guwahati, April 13 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, convened a meeting with Jeet Adani, Director of the Adani Group, on Sunday to advance the conglomerate's ambitious Rs 50,000 crore investment initiative proposed for the state during the business summit held in Guwahati in February.
The Chief Minister expressed optimism that the plans put forth by the Adani Group for investments across various sectors would soon come to fruition.
"During #AdvantageAssam2, the Adani Group made a commitment to invest Rs 50,000 crore. Today, together with my senior officials, we engaged in a comprehensive meeting with Mr. Jeet Adani and his team to activate this commitment," stated Sarma in a post on X.
"We anticipate that the MoUs we signed regarding substantial investments in developing an aero-city, hotels, a cement plant, and vital infrastructure projects will soon materialize," he added.
The Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, had previously announced the conglomerate's plan to invest Rs 50,000 crore across multiple sectors in the state during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit in February.
He also acknowledged the significant contributions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in fostering investment-driven growth throughout India, drawing parallels with Gujarat's economic evolution through the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. He emphasized how such initiatives inspire states like Assam to pursue similar developmental trajectories.
"It is this vision of progress that we are eager to embrace. Hence, I take great pride in announcing today the Adani Group's commitment to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam," he declared.
Admiring the state's natural splendor and rich cultural heritage, especially the revered Kamakhya Temple and the grand Brahmaputra River, Gautam Adani remarked: "Just as the mighty river Brahmaputra has reshaped the landscape of this state, the vision of our Honorable Prime Minister has transformed the landscape of possibilities for us all."
This investment is poised to boost Assam's economic development, generate job opportunities, and establish the state as a vital contributor to India's economic framework.
