HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 3: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a series of meetings in the national capital aiming to successfully host the investor summit in Assam which is scheduled for February next year.
Sarma on Tuesday met Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in Delhi and invited him to attend the upcoming investor summit in the state which is scheduled to take place in February next year.
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Taking to X handle, Sarma wrote, “This morning, I had the pleasure to invite Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @JM_Scindia ji to the #AdvantageAssam summit to be held in Guwahati on Feb 2025.”
“We also discussed about the upcoming #AshtalakshmiMahotsav being driven by @MDoNER_India and avenues related to ongoing development projects in the State,” he added.
The chief minister also held a key meeting with Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the progress of important projects in the state.
The meeting lasted for nearly two hours as a detailed discussion occurred that included the building of the Kaziranga elevated corridor and Guwahati ring road projects.
The state government has been considering the timely implementation of three flagship projects including the proposed construction of an underwater tunnel in the Brahmaputra River between Gohpur and Numaligarh.
Sarma said that the Union road transport ministry is keen on completing these works within the stipulated time.
In an X post, he said, “Happy to share! Just concluded an excellent meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji. I am truly impressed by the unwavering support from @MORTHIndia in expediting priority infrastructure projects in Assam ensuring they are completed on time.”
He further mentioned that the construction of the Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, and underwater tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh in the Brahmaputra River will commence in time.
Meanwhile, the works on national highway between Jorhat and Dibrugarh was also discussed in the meeting.
“Review of the double laning of the Baihata Chariali to Mission Chariali highway. A comprehensive review of ongoing projects under @NHAI_Official, @nhidcl, and @MORTHIndia across the State. Together, we are committed to transforming Assam’s infrastructure and unlocking its immense potential,” the chief minister added.
Meanwhile, Sarma also held a meeting with Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal and extended an invitation to the investor summit.
“I am extremely grateful to the Hon’ble Minister for giving his time – our second meeting in less than a week – and providing his valuable guidance. We are looking forward to the Commerce Ministry’s support in inviting potential investors and other stakeholders to attend this key summit,” Sarma mentioned.
The chief minister also met today Union minister and BJP national president J. P. Nadda.
CM Sarma invited Nadda to attend the investor summit—Advantage Assam 2.0 which is scheduled to happen in Guwahati on February 24 and 25 in the next year.
In a post on X, the chief minister wrote, “I had the honour to meet Adarniya @BJP4India Adhyaksh and Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @JPNadda Ji in New Delhi today. On behalf of the people of Assam, I invited him to grace the #AdvantageAssam Summit 2025.”
Meanwhile, the duo also discussed the progress of different beneficiary programs in the state.
“I also used the opportunity to brief him on the great progress Assam is making on the implementation of PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and other central schemes to support the healthcare sector,” he mentioned in his X post.
Earlier, CM Sarma extended the invitation to the investor summit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and others.
“Advantage Assam 2.0”, the Investment and Infrastructure Summit will bring Assam’s rich cultural legacy to the world stage.
According to the chief minister, the event, which is set for February 24 and 25, would highlight the traditional Jhumur dance of the tea tribe clans.
Sarma said, “This summit is a platform to showcase Assam’s rich traditions to a global audience in addition to attracting investors.”
