Advantage Assam: PM Modi hails Northeast’s role in India’s prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors’ summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, underscoring the Northeast’s vital contribution to India’s economic growth.
The summit includes an inaugural session, seven ministerial sessions, and 14 thematic sessions, along with a grand exhibition showcasing Assam’s industrial landscape.
More than 240 exhibitors are participating, highlighting the state’s industrial development, global trade partnerships, thriving industries, and the MSME sector.
PM Modi arrived in Guwahati on the evening of February 24 and attended the Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025 programme before officially opening the summit. The event has drawn global investors, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and students.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated, “History is witness that Eastern India has played a significant role in India’s prosperity. Today, as India moves towards rapid development, the Northeast is once again set to showcase its immense potential. Advantage Assam is a reflection of this resurgence.”
Recalling his 2013 visit to Assam during the election campaign, he remarked, “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 growing global economic influence, stating, “Despite global uncertainties, experts are confident about India’s rapid growth. This confidence stems from 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—first launched in 2018—aims to boost infrastructure development and investment in the state, positioning Assam as a key investment hub in India. The two-day event is expected to attract investors from across the country and worldwide.
