Adani group to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in North East over 10 years: Gautam Adani

ANI May 23, 2025 267 views

Gautam Adani has announced a massive Rs 1 lakh crore investment in India’s Northeast over the next decade. The funds will target green energy, infrastructure, and job creation, doubling the group’s earlier commitment. He credited PM Modi’s ‘Act East’ policy for the region’s rapid development. The Northeast has already seen significant growth, including expanded airports and road networks under Adani’s initiatives.

"Every initiative will prioritize local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement." – Gautam Adani
New Delhi, May 23: Chairman of Adani group, Gautam Adani on Friday announced a massive investment of Rs 1 lakh crore across different regions of the North-Eastern part of the country over a period on next 10 years.

Key Points

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Adani doubles investment to Rs 1 lakh crore in 10 years

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Focus on green energy and smart infrastructure

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PM Modi’s ‘Act East’ policy praised

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Northeast sees doubled airports and road networks

This investment will double the Rs 50,000 crore investment announced by the Adani Group just three months ago at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in February, according to the press release by Adani Group.

Speaking at the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit' in New Delhi, Gautam Adani said, "Three months ago, in Assam, we pledged an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. Today, once again, humbled and inspired by your leadership, I announce that the Adani Group will invest an additional Rs 50,000 crore across the Northeast over the next 10 years."

The Adani Group Chairman further mentioned that the prime focus of Adani Group’s investment will be on green energy, along with "smart meters, hydro, pumped storage, power transmission, roads & highways, digital infrastructure, logistics, as well as capacity-building through skilling and vocational training centres."

"But more than infrastructure, we will invest in people. Every initiative will prioritize local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement," said Gautam Adani.

He appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the Northeast and said, "Behind this rise is the vision of one leader who recognized no borders, only beginnings. Hon'ble Prime Minister, when you said, 'Act East, Act Fast, Act First,' you gave the Northeast its wake-up call."

Over the last ten years since 2014, the Adani Group has invested Rs 6.2 lakh crore in North Eastern states, Adani Group chairman said. He further added that the Northeast has witnessed "doubling the road network to 16,000 kms" and "doubling the number of airports to 18." He said recently, the Adani Group-owned Guwahati Airport managed 3.26 million domestic arrivals and 3.30 million domestic departures.

Before Gautam Adani, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, highlighted the transformative progress of the North Eastern states over the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Recounting past infrastructure gaps, the minister shared that the Northeast region once had only nine airports, and two states lacked any airports at all. Under PM Modi's leadership, the number of airports in Northeast has risen to seventeen, giving the region a new thrust in connectivity and economic integration.

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news for the Northeast! The region has been neglected for too long. Investments in infrastructure and green energy will create jobs and boost the local economy. Hope other corporates follow Adani's lead 🙌
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Priya M.
While the investment sounds impressive, I hope there's proper oversight to ensure benefits reach local communities. Northeast has unique cultural and ecological sensitivities that must be respected. Development shouldn't come at the cost of indigenous rights.
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Arjun S.
Adani's focus on green energy is commendable! Northeast has huge hydropower potential. If executed well, this could make India's energy sector more sustainable. Just hope they maintain environmental standards - we don't want another Joshimath situation.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Assam, I'm cautiously optimistic. We've heard big promises before. What matters is implementation - will local youth actually get jobs? Will small businesses benefit? Time will tell 🤞
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Vikram J.
The airport development stats are impressive! Better connectivity will boost tourism in the Northeast. Maybe now I can finally plan that trip to Meghalaya without worrying about transportation hassles ✈️
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Neha P.
Hope the skilling centers focus on preserving traditional crafts while teaching modern skills. Northeast has beautiful handlooms and handicrafts that can generate sustainable income if marketed properly.
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Karan D.
₹1 lakh crore is a huge amount! While development is good, I wonder if this will lead to over-dependence on one corporate group. Need more players in the Northeast to

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