Assam’s Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Public Enterprise, Bimal Borah, met with Anil Agarwal, Chairman and Founder of Vedanta Group, during a roadshow in London to explore potential collaborations between the state and the company. The meeting aimed to accelerate Assam’s development journey and discussed various sectors such as agriculture, food processing, handicrafts, tourism, and information technology. Borah emphasized Assam’s growth story as a leading investment destination under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The discussion highlighted Vedanta Group’s philanthropic vision, commitment to social welfare, and emphasis on skill development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable industry practices, which align with Assam’s aspirations for economic empowerment, job creation, and inclusive growth. Borah invited Agarwal to the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, to be held in Guwahati in February.
The Assam government, in partnership with the High Commission of India, hosted the Assam Investment Roadshow in London to attract global investors and showcase the state’s business potential and opportunities. The event aimed to promote Assam’s growth and diversification into various sectors. The Advantage Assam summit is scheduled for February 25-26, 2025.
Assam is known for its tea gardens and petroleum resources and is now diversifying into new sectors. The state’s goal is to become a hub for investments and growth, and the meeting with Vedanta Group is a significant step towards achieving this goal.