Assam to play key role in India's manufacturing push under BHAVYA initiative: CM Sarma
Guwahati, May 18
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that manufacturing would be the key to achieving the goal of a "Viksit Bharat" and asserted that Assam is poised to play an important role in the country's industrial growth story.
Sharing details of the Centre's industrial expansion plans, the Chief Minister said the state is developing multiple industrial locations under the BHAVYA initiative of the Government of India, aimed at creating world-class plug-and-play infrastructure parks to accelerate domestic manufacturing, attract investments and generate employment opportunities.
Taking to X, Chief Minister Sarma said, "Manufacturing is the key to achieving #ViksitBharat, and Assam will play an important role in it. We are developing 15 sites under BHAVYA, a Government of India industrial vision to create plug and play infra parks to boost domestic manufacturing, push growth and create job opportunities."
According to the Chief Minister, the initiative will focus on eight priority industrial parks across Assam, with an estimated investment potential of Rs 33,600 crore.
Officials said the BHAVYA initiative is expected to significantly strengthen Assam's industrial ecosystem by improving infrastructure readiness, facilitating ease of doing business and enabling faster project execution for investors.
The proposed industrial parks are likely to cater to multiple sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, food processing, clean energy, petrochemicals and ancillary industries.
The plug-and-play model aims to provide ready infrastructure, including roads, power supply, water connectivity and common facilities, reducing the time required for industries to commence operations.
The Assam government has been aggressively pursuing industrial investments over the past few years, especially after the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit held earlier this year.
The state government has repeatedly highlighted Assam's strategic location in the Northeast, improved connectivity and policy incentives as major advantages for investors.
CM Sarma has maintained that Assam is emerging as a major investment destination in eastern India and that industrial growth would be crucial for employment generation and economic expansion in the state.
The Chief Minister also reiterated that the state government is working in close coordination with the Centre to transform Assam into a major manufacturing and logistics hub in the Northeast region.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, some attention to the Northeast! As someone from Assam, I feel this can really boost our economy. The focus on food processing and petrochemicals makes sense given our resources. But the state must also prioritize skilling local youth so that jobs go to Assamese people first. 🎯
Impressive vision. The plug-and-play model reduces red tape which is often a barrier for foreign investors. Assam's strategic location near Southeast Asia is a huge plus. If done right, this could be a game-changer for not just the state but the entire region.
Rs 33,600 crore investment potential is huge! But I'm cautiously optimistic. Assam has faced challenges with floods and infrastructure bottlenecks. The government needs to address these fundamental issues. Also, what about environmental impact? Industrial growth shouldn't come at the cost of our ecology. 😊
Great initiative, but the article doesn't mention how many jobs will be created or the timeline. For 'Viksit Bharat' to be meaningful, it must reach the grassroots. Let's hope the benefits trickle down to small businesses and local entrepreneurs, not just big corporates. 🤔
As a Guwahati local, I welcome this. But I also worry about land acquisition issues. Many farmers in proposed areas might be displaced. The government should ensure fair compensation and rehabilitation. Industrial growth and social justice should go hand in hand. Proud to see Assam getting this push though! 🇮🇳
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