GUWAHATI, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors’ summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, emphasizing the critical role of Eastern India, particularly the Northeast, in shaping the country’s economic progress. The two-day summit, featuring an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions, and 14 thematic sessions, aims to showcase Assam’s industrial growth and investment potential. Over 240 exhibitors are participating, highlighting the state’s evolving industries, global trade partnerships, and MSME sector.
PM Modi arrived in Guwahati on February 24 and attended the Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025 program before inaugurating the summit. The event has attracted global investors, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and students. During his address, the Prime Minister remarked, “History is witness that Eastern India has played a significant role in India’s prosperity. Today, as India moves towards rapid development, once again, the Northeast is poised to showcase its immense potential. Advantage Assam is a reflection of this resurgence.”
Recalling his visit to Assam in 2013 during the election campaign, Modi reflected on his vision, saying, “I had then said that the day is not far when people will start learning alphabets with ‘A for Assam’—today, that vision is turning into reality.”
PM Modi also highlighted India’s economic resilience, despite global uncertainties, stating, “Experts are confident about India’s rapid growth. The reason behind this is our long-term vision for the 21st century. The world today trusts India’s young, skilled, and innovative population. It trusts our emerging middle class, moving forward with new aspirations. And most importantly, it trusts 140 crore Indians, who ensure political stability and policy continuity.”
The second edition of Advantage Assam, following its inaugural edition in 2018, seeks to boost infrastructure development and attract investments to position Assam as a key investment destination in India. The event is expected to draw significant attention from investors both within India and globally.
