Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, currently participating in the second edition of the Advantage Assam business summit in Japan, expressed his vision of transforming Assam into a vital economic hub for India. During his engagements with more than 80 business leaders, he outlined the state’s ambitious goal of reaching a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of $143 billion by the year 2030.
CM Sarma proudly announced that Assam achieved its highest-ever investment amounting to $4 billion in 2024. He shared his objectives on social media, stating, “Assam is poised to be India’s next economic powerhouse.”
During discussions with Japan’s business community, he noted the enthusiasm for investing in India and the respect for Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. In his invitation to Osaka’s dynamic business sector to participate in the summit, he highlighted, “I was thrilled to see the excitement among Japan’s business leaders regarding India.”
Additionally, he pointed out Assam’s substantial $12 billion infrastructure investment plan as a significant opportunity for international companies. The Chief Minister also shared his optimism about the strong interest from Japan in establishing business ties with Assam.
In meetings with senior Japanese officials, CM Sarma worked on enhancing Assam’s relationship with Japan, including discussions on advancing sports tourism infrastructure. On the final day of his visit, he plans to continue meetings with government representatives and industry leaders to explore further investment opportunities in the state.
