Assam's Upcoming Events for Growth: Insights from Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Guwahati, Jan 2 (NationPress) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam revealed on Thursday that a series of events is slated for this year, aiming to enhance the state's growth substantially.
A major investor summit, Advantage Assam, is scheduled to take place in Guwahati in February.
Sarma shared on his X handle: '2024 was good, 2025 will be better. Advantage Assam 2.0 will attract increased investments. Jhumur will set a World Record. Rs 1 lakh cr of investments in infrastructure.'
He highlighted that the government will provide more job opportunities and support for entrepreneurship to the citizens of Assam.
Advantage Assam 2.0, the summit focusing on investment and infrastructure, aims to showcase Assam’s rich cultural heritage globally.
According to Sarma, the event scheduled for February 24 and 25 will feature the traditional Jhumur dance performed by the tea tribe clans.
Sarma expressed, 'This summit is a platform to present Assam's vibrant traditions to an international audience while attracting potential investors.'
A grand Jhumur dance performance, involving over 7,500 dancers and artists, is planned for the event. This extraordinary display will include 32 female dancers and an equal number of male dancers from each of Assam's more than 800 tea gardens, according to the Chief Minister.
Preparations for this cultural celebration are in full swing.
The Chief Minister stated, 'We will ensure flawless execution through master training workshops, constituency-level sessions, district-level performances, and final rehearsals in Guwahati.'
The concert, anticipated during 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 the largest Bihu dance performance.
The aim of Advantage Assam 2.0, the second edition of the international investor summit launched in 2018, is to catalyze infrastructure development and investment in the state.
The two-day event is projected to attract investors from across India and the globe, further reinforcing Assam's reputation as a burgeoning investment hub in the country.
