Synopsis
The 'Advantage Assam' 2.0 summit will witness the signing of investment MoUs worth Rs. 1,22,000 crore, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The event will take place in Guwahati on February 25 and 26, showcasing Assam's rich culture and attracting global investors.Key Takeaways
- MoUs worth Rs. 1,22,000 crore to be signed.
- Event scheduled for February 25-26 in Guwahati.
- Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the summit.
- Highlighting Assam's cultural heritage with Jhumur dance.
- Aim to boost investment and infrastructure in the state.
Guwahati, Feb 23 (NationPress) During the forthcoming investment summit - ‘Advantage Assam’ 2.0, the state government has sanctioned MoUs totaling Rs. 1,22,000 crore to be executed at the event, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This resolution was made during a cabinet meeting held in Dispur on Sunday.
Chief Minister Sarma stated, “The state cabinet has resolved that MoUs amounting to Rs. 1,12,000 crore will be formalized over the two-day summit - ‘Advantage Assam’. The cabinet also turned down MoU proposals worth Rs 45000 crore which did not meet our policy standards.”
He emphasized that some MoUs would attract significant investments, while others are aimed at generating employment for the youth. Importantly, Advantage Assam 2.0 is scheduled to occur in Guwahati on February 25 and 26.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the summit. The event will feature the traditional Jhumur dance of the tea tribe communities.
Sarma pointed out that this summit serves as a platform to present Assam's vibrant traditions to a global audience, in addition to drawing in investors.
A magnificent Jhumur dance performance featuring over 7,500 dancers and artists will be part of the festivities. Chief Minister Sarma described it as an extraordinary spectacle.
He mentioned that preparations are in full swing for this cultural celebration.
The Chief Minister assured that flawless execution will be guaranteed through master training workshops, constituency-level sessions, district-level performances, and final rehearsals in Guwahati.
“This initiative follows Assam's remarkable achievement of setting a Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu dance performance,” he remarked.
He added that the aim of ‘Advantage Assam’, the second edition of the international investor summit since its inception in 2018, is to enhance infrastructure development and investment in the state.
The two-day event is anticipated to attract investors from across India and the globe, reinforcing Assam’s position as a promising new investment hub in the country.
