Assam CM invites S. Korean investors for automobile manufacturing Hub
Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday invited automobile giants from South Korea to invest in Assam.
Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday invited automobile giants from South Korea to invest in Assam.
Speaking at a press conference in Jorhat, he highlighted state's poor standing in the Human Development Index (HDI), ranked 31st in the country, juxtaposed against Sarma’s position as the 9th richest Chief Minister in India.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased optimism about the state’s investment potential during his visit to Mumbai, emphasising a dual focus on infrastructure development and attracting investors.
This marks the second edition of the international investor summit since its 2018 debut, which according to the government attracted over Rs 1 lakh crore in investment proposals across key sectors like petroleum, tourism, and IT.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday expressed grave concern over a sharp rise in infiltration from Bangladesh, linking it to economic collapse and widespread unemployment in the neighboring country's textile industry.
The initiative aims to strengthen coordination with central agencies, bolster law enforcement, and improve cross-border surveillance.
The programme has significantly improved the lives of women in Assam and has inspired similar social welfare initiatives across India, Sarma said on Thursday.
The opposition Congress on Wednesday flayed the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of using the Assam Accord issue to distract the public from alleged corruption involving his family.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the initiative would provide specialised training to 300 engineering graduates in fields like Robotics, Aerospace, Defence, and Artificial Intelligence.
“The Congress and extremist elements provoked the encroachers, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The slogans used were disturbingly similar to those heard in Bangladesh,” Sarma said in a press briefing.
