PM Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati and said the land of Eastern India and the Northeast is going to start a new future today. He said the Advantage Assam is a mega campaign to connect the entire world with the potential and progress of Assam.
“History is witness that even earlier Eastern India had a major role in the prosperity of India. Today, when India is moving towards development, once again our North East is going to show its strength,” he said.
He stated that when India is moving towards development, once again, Eastern India is at the forefront. “Our North East is going to show its potential. I see Advantage Assam as a representation of this spirit. I congratulate the Assam government and Himanta ji's entire team for this grand event. I remember that in 2013, I was touring Assam for the election campaign. In a meeting, a sentence came to my mind, and I said that the day is not far while reading the alphabet, say A for Assam,” he said.
He said even amid global uncertainty, many experts of the world have certainty about one thing and that is about India's rapid growth. “There is a very solid reason for this trust in India. Today's India is taking one step after another, working on a large scale, keeping in mind the long-term vision of the 21st century of the coming 25 years. Today, the world trusts India's young population which is getting skilled very fast. Today, the world trusts India's neo middle class which is coming out of poverty and moving forward with new aspirations. Today, the world trusts India's 140 crore people supporting political stability and policy continuity. Today, the world trusts India's governance which is constantly reforming. Today, India is strengthening its local supply chain,” he said.
During the event, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said "With the blessings of PM Modi, we had first started Advantage Assam on 3rd and 4th February, 2018...The Prime Minister has just announced a Green Field Fertilizer Plan in our name in the budget of the GoI, which will be 12 lakh metric tonnes...After 2014, Assam was reborn...Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Assam became a peaceful state. Today I can confidently say that the state which was once the most disturbed state of the country has now become the most peaceful state of the country..."
Union Ministers S Jaishankar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sarbananda Sonowal and Pabitra Margherita will also be present at the summit, while Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will virtually address a session.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Went to the exhibitions of Advantage Assam, showcasing the wide range of investment opportunities in the state. Here are some glimpses."
The investment summit in Assam will include an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions and 14 thematic sessions. A comprehensive exhibition illustrating the state's economic landscape is also part of the summit.
The event has generated excitement among investors, with many sharing their perspectives and plans to invest in Assam.
Purushottam Punamchand Singhal, Group CEO,TWI Group, said, "I am delighted to be here at Advantage 2.0. The event is beautifully organized, and we are privileged to witness the business environment created by our honourable Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa, under the guidance of Prime Minister Mr Modi. It's inspiring to see delegates from over 60 countries. We are installing two major plants: one for a bamboo-based pulp mill to reduce India's reliance on pulp imports, and another for electric hybrid motorcycles, a world-first innovation by Krishna Global Ventures. These initiatives will help India become self-sufficient, reduce environmental impact, and provide affordable transportation for common people."
Dr Uttam Singhal, MD, TWI Group, said, "The event is highly beneficial for all business communities as well as for the local people of Assam. It's not only about Assam, but about the growing India, and how we can grow India together. We are privileged and honoured to be invited. Words are inadequate to express how Mr. Modi is transforming India, especially the Northeast. Ten years ago, the Northeast was hardly known across India. There was little discussion on improving the lives of women, the common man, and the general lifestyle of the people. But now, Mr. Modi has shifted the focus towards the Northeast, especially Assam and the other states. He is working to improve the lifestyle of the people, generate economic growth, and create employment opportunities for everyone."
Yesterday, Prime Minister Modi participated in a grand Jhumoir Binandini programme in Guwahati and said it was an "experience that touched the soul." Praising the culture of tea tribes in Assam in a post on X, the PM lauded the mega event organised for him.