HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 5 : Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday held a series of meetings in Mumbai with top industrialists of the country to attract potential investors for the upcoming investment and infrastructure summit in the state—Advantage Assam 2.0 which is scheduled to take place in the February month in Guwahati.
The chief minister met Noel Tata, chairman of Tata group where he discussed about synergising their efforts to improve the ease of living of the people.
Related Posts:
“It was an absolute pleasure to meet Shri Noel Tata, the Chairman of @tatatrusts. We talked about synergising our efforts to improve the ease of living of our people and augmenting the Trust’s phenomenal intervention in Assam’s healthcare and education sectors, particularly in cancer care. I have also invited him to attend #AdvantageAssam2,” Sarma wrote on X.
Moreover, Sarma also held discussions with director of Adani group, Jeet Adani and chairman of Mahindra group Anand Gopal Mahindra in Mumbai.
“It was such a delight to meet Shri @anandmahindra. His passion for an industrialised India and intellectual prowess is admirable. I have invited him to partner with the Assam Government in our quest for industrial growth,” the chief minister mentioned.
Sarma further informed that Adani group has expressed its keen interest to explore opportunities in the infrastructure, power and defence sectors in Assam
“Today during my meeting with Shri Jeet Adani, Director of @AdaniOnline, the group expressed their keen interest to explore opportunities in the infrastructure, power and defence sectors in Assam,” Sarma mentioned adding that the Adani group has many industry expansion plans in Assam.
“I am happy to see our State feature prominently in the Group’s expansion plan,” he added.
Sarma is focusing on the investor summit to attract a good number of investments in the state.
The top brass of Union ministry is set to attend the event in Guwahati which will be kickstarted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meanwhile, Sarma said that the event, which is set for February 24 and 25, would highlight the traditional Jhumur dance of the tea tribe clans.
“This summit is a platform to showcase Assam’s rich traditions to a global audience in addition to attracting investors,” he added.
A spectacular Jhumur dance performance with more than 7,500 dancers and artists will be part of the event. It will be an extraordinary show, the chief minister said.
The preparations are underway for this cultural event.
