Assam CM meets Rajnath Singh, seeks guidance on positioning state in defence sector
New Delhi, May 31
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed ways to position the state as a key player in the country's defence ecosystem.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma said it was 'always enriching' to meet the senior leader and lauded Singh's experience as an administrator, public servant and party worker.
"He is a powerhouse of wisdom and knowledge. We have so much to learn from his vast experience as an excellent administrator, a dedicated public servant and a veteran karyakarta," the Chief Minister wrote.
During the meeting, Sarma thanked the Defence Minister for his campaign efforts during the Assam Assembly elections and sought his blessings and guidance for the state's future development.
The Chief Minister said he also discussed the need to position Assam as a major player in the defence sector in the years ahead, in line with the state's growing focus on industrial development and strategic infrastructure.
The meeting comes amid the Centre's push to strengthen defence manufacturing and enhance indigenous production capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Earleir today, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and discussed ways to strengthen the Centre's Act East Policy while exploring Assam's potential role in enhancing trade and tourism ties with neighbouring countries.
Sharing details of the meeting, which took place at EAM's official residence, Sarma on X, described the interaction as insightful and said Jaishankar's perspective on global affairs and India's approach to current geopolitical challenges was always enlightening.
"This morning, I had the pleasure of calling upon Hon'ble External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ji. His perspective on global affairs and how India is navigating current geopolitical headwinds is always enlightening," the Chief Minister said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see state governments actively engaging with the defence ministry. The Act East Policy combined with defence sector growth could transform the Northeast's economy. Let's hope the infrastructure follows.
While this sounds promising, I hope the state government also focuses on basic education and healthcare in the border areas. Defence sector growth is welcome, but we need balanced development across all sectors. Let's not just glorify meetings and focus on actual outcomes.
Northeast India has always been the gateway to Southeast Asia. Positioning Assam as a defence hub makes strategic sense. With China's increasing aggression, having robust defence manufacturing in the region is not just economic but also a national security imperative. Well done, CM!
I appreciate the CM's proactive approach. However, I want to see more concrete plans rather than just meeting discussions. What specific defence projects are being planned for Assam? Will there be an aerospace park? What about skill development for local youth? Need more details! 🤔
Good to see the CM meeting with both Defence and External Affairs ministers. The Act East Policy combined with defence manufacturing could really put Assam on the map. Just hope the benefits reach the common man and not just big industrialists. Jai Hind!
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