Ahmedabad 23 January 2025 – The Government of Assam is set to host the much-anticipated “Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow” in Ahmedabad tomorrow, on January 24, 2025. The event aims to showcase the state’s immense potential as a premier investment destination in India, while fostering collaboration and investment opportunities between Gujarat and Assam.
The roadshow will be led by Jayanta Mallabaruah, Minister for Public Health Engineering, Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of Assam. Joining him will be an esteemed panel of dignitaries, including:
- Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Assam
- Lakshmanan S, Secretary, Industries and Commerce & Public Enterprises Department, Government of Assam
- Rajiv Gandhi, Chairman, FICCI – Gujarat State Council
- Suresh P. Manglani, CEO, Adani Total Gas Limited
Key Highlights:
The Advantage Assam 2.0 Roadshow will emphasize:
- Investment Opportunities: Highlighting Assam’s strategic advantages, including its geographical proximity to Southeast Asia, robust industrial policies, and the state’s rich natural resources.
- Sectoral Focus: Key sectors such as tourism, agro-based industries, IT and ITeS, logistics, renewable energy, and more will be discussed, underlining Assam’s potential as a business hub.
- Collaborative Growth: Opportunities for partnerships between Gujarat’s industrial leaders and Assam’s developmental priorities will be explored, aiming to foster bilateral economic growth.
- Networking and Knowledge Sharing: The event will feature interactive sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities with top policymakers, industrialists, and stakeholders from Gujarat and Assam.
The event promises to be a dynamic platform for engaging discussions, actionable insights, and mutually beneficial partnerships. It will pave the way for a stronger economic collaboration between Assam and Gujarat, driving innovation, investment, and sustainable development.
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad witnessed a dynamic showcase of Assam’s investment potential as the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshows unfolded with resounding success, paving the way for the Global Investment Summit 2025. These events highlighted Assam’s commitment to fostering partnerships and attracting investments across multiple sectors, solidifying its reputation as a key destination for investors in India and beyond.
A Collective Vision for the Future
The Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshows served as a prelude to the Global Investment Summit 2025, uniting business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore Assam’s immense potential. Across all these cities, the events demonstrated Assam’s readiness to welcome global investors and highlighted its unique blend of natural resources, strategic location, and investor-friendly policies.
About Advantage Assam:
Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 is the flagship initiative of the Government of Assam aimed at showcasing the state as a premier destination for investment and business opportunities. Building on the success of the first Advantage Assam Summit, this edition will focus on advancing Assam’s vision of becoming a key economic hub in India and a gateway to Southeast Asia.
The Summit will bring together policymakers, global investors, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to explore the untapped potential of Assam across diverse sectors such as infrastructure, technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. It will also emphasize the state’s strategic advantages, including its geographic proximity to Southeast Asia, robust connectivity networks, abundant natural resources, and investor-friendly policies.
With a focus on promoting sustainable development, fostering public-private partnerships, and enhancing ease of doing business, Advantage Assam 2.0 seeks to catalyse the state’s growth trajectory and establish Assam as a dynamic contributor to India’s economic ambitions. This Summit is envisioned as a collaborative platform to unlock innovative solutions, create employment opportunities, and drive long-term socio-economic development for the region.
