It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, being held in the vibrant city of Guwahati.

Assam stands as the gateway to Northeast India and Southeast Asia, strategically positioned to facilitate access to the burgeoning economies of the BBN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal) and ASEAN nations. Our state offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to explore and expand in this rapidly growing region.

With a diverse array of sectors including infrastructure, energy, digital economy, IT, defence, automobile, healthcare, agriculture, tourism and more, Assam is poised to become a hub of economic activity and innovation. Our state's immense potential is complemented by a rich cultural heritage and a youthful workforce ready to drive change.

We have fostered an ecosystem where businesses can thrive, underpinned by forward-looking policies, attractive incentives, reduced compliance burdens and a commitment to ease of doing business. Assam is ready to partner with investors and entrepreneurs to create a future of shared prosperity.

I invite you to join us in exploring the limitless possibilities that Assam has to offer. Together, let us script a new chapter of growth and collaboration.