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Assam has emerged as India's third-fastest-growing state under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership, achieving a remarkable 7.94% GDP growth rate. The state is focusing on transformative infrastructure projects, including three high-speed connectivity corridors designed to reduce travel times between major cities. Sarma's pro-investor policies and sustained investments in infrastructure, institutions, and individuals are driving this unprecedented economic progress. These developments mark a significant turnaround for Assam, which was considered economically challenging just a few years ago.

Key Points: Himanta Sarma Reveals Assam's 7.94% GDP Growth Milestone

  • Assam achieves 7.94% GDP growth rate at constant prices
  • CM plans three high-speed connectivity corridors
  • Targeting 6-hour travel between major cities
  • Significant infrastructure investments driving economic growth
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Assam is now India's 3rd fastest growing state with GDP growth rate of 7.94 percent at constant prices: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister highlights state's economic transformation, infrastructure development, and ambitious connectivity plans.

"Assam is now India's 3rd fastest growing state, with a GDP growth rate of 7.94 percent at constant prices. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, April 8

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday stated that Assam is now India's third-fastest-growing state, which was unimaginable a few years ago.

In a post on X he said that the Gross State Domestic Product growth rate is at 7.94 percent.

In a post on X, CM Sarma said, "Assam is now India's 3rd fastest growing state, with a GDP growth rate of 7.94 percent at constant prices. Our pro-investor policies & sustained investments in infrastructure, institutions & individuals are driving this growth. A few years ago, this was unthinkable."

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.

In a post on X, CM Sarma emphasized his dream to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within six hours.

"I envision three high-speed corridors that will transform connectivity across Assam: Srirampur to Guwahati, Guwahati to Silchar and Guwahati to Dibrugarh. The Guwahati-Silchar corridor via Borapani is set to become a reality soon. We have also initiated the ground-level work for the Guwahati-Dibrugarh corridor. My dream is to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within 6 hours," the Assam CM said on X.

Earlier today, CM Sarma Biswa Sarma said that there is "unanimous confidence" in completing the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year.

The Assam CM met with Krishnan Kumar, the Managing Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, in Delhi earlier on Monday to discuss the completion of the highway.

"Pursuant to my discussion yesterday in Delhi with Dr. Krishan Kumar, Managing Director of @nhidcl, I am happy to share that there is unanimous confidence in completing the Jorhat-Dibrugarh section of the National Highway by 31st December," CM Sarma wrote in a post on X.Around 95 pc of the four-lane Highway project from Kaliabor to Numaligarh, which included the Kaziranga National Park (KNP), has been completed, with just certain sections of the road being left.

While posting about the meeting on April 7 in a post on X, CM Sarma mentioned that the MD of NHIDCL had reviewed the implementation of various infrastructural projects, including the status of the Rs 25,000 crore Guwahati Silchar Express Way, the Numaligarh Gohpur underwater tunnel, and the expansion of the National Highway network from Baihata Chariali to Tezpur and Gohpur to Kulajan.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news! Assam has come a long way. The infrastructure projects will be game-changers for connectivity and trade. Kudos to the government for this progress! 🙌
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Priya M.
While the growth numbers are impressive, I hope this development reaches all sections of society equally. We need to ensure rural areas benefit from these infrastructure projects too.
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Ankit S.
6 hours to Silchar from Guwahati? That would be amazing! Currently takes us almost double that time when I visit my grandparents. Can't wait for these corridors to be completed!
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Monali D.
The underwater tunnel project sounds so futuristic! Assam is really stepping up its infrastructure game. Hope the environmental impact is properly considered though.
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Jayanta B.
As someone who left Assam for work years ago, this makes me want to come back! The state is transforming before our eyes. Maybe time to start that tea tourism business I always dreamed of.
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Sanjay T.
The numbers look good but I hope the government maintains transparency about how these projects are being funded and implemented. Growth should be sustainable, not just for show.

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