Rs 50,000 Cr boost: Assam CM, Jeet Adani set fast-track plan in motion

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 13, 2025

Pursuant to the positive beginnings made in the Advantage Assam 2.0, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with the Director Adani Ports etc Jeet Adani and his team in Lok Sewa Bhawan on Sunday, and held a detailed discussion to advance the implementation of the key investment commitments made during the investment summit in Guwahati.

The meeting aimed at operationalising the mutual understanding between the Assam government and Adani Group, held an in-depth discussion to formalize the procedures for taking off the projects for the benefit of the state. It may be noted that the Adani Group has made a commitment of Rs. 50,000 crore investment during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit.

The meeting also discussed the MoUs signed between the Assam government and Adani Group related to investments in areas like cement plants, building of aerocity, construction of thermal power projects etc. Moreover, the meeting also threw light on the opportunities created by Jogighopa Multimodal Logistics Park, and how Adani Group can create pathways to start economic activities surrounding the logistics park.

Sarma elaborated on the facilities including air, road, railway and waterway connectivity developed by the government for initiating a flurry of business activities with the park and its upstream and downstream. The meeting discussed on areas like hotels, infrastructure projects, roads etc.

Sarma assured expeditious disposal of all requirements of the Group including allotting suitable land to ensure that the economic gateway to Assam can be strengthened fast. The discussion also unfolded several pathways for involving Adani Group’s expertise in laying newer grounds.

Sarma during the meeting also stated that the collaborations with the Group can unleash new possibilities in logistical connectivity and allied infrastructure projects and create a landscape for flourishing business opportunities in diversified sectors in Assam.

Sarma thanked Jeet Adani and his team and said that the Assam government works 24/7 for the people of the state as he expressed his gratitude to the Adani Group for attending the meeting even on Sunday. The meeting also highlighted the roadmap to brighten the mutual collaborations between Assam and the Adani Group for the people of the state and the region at large.

Minister of Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Bimal Bora, CEM of KAAC Tuliram Ronghang, CEM of Dima Haso Autonomous Council Debolal Gorlosa, chief secretary Ravi Kota, principal secretary to the CM, KK Dwivedi, secretary Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Lakshmanan S, and other senior officers from the government were present at the meeting.