The Assam government inked Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) with 10 leading companies anticipating investments of Rs. 8200 crore in the state.
“Today, we have signed MoUs with various organisations, which will bring investment worth Rs. 8,200 cr. to Assam’s economy.” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke at the event.
According to the CM, this investment would generate 6100 new jobs for the state. “On the eve of the State Government’s second anniversary, our thriving economy makes yet another progress. These initiatives would result in investments of Rs. 8,200 billion and 6,100 new jobs. There are a tonne more coming. CM Sarma thanked everyone for having faith in Assam’s success story.
According to an official statement of the Assam CMO, the investment will cover sectors ranging from Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), cement, glass and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
“The companies that signed MoUs are – PepsiCo India, Varun Beverages, Calcom Cement India, Star Cement NE Ltd, Century Float Glass Ltd, Taj Cement Manufacturing Pvt. Limited, Star Cement India Limited, DS Group and Centre for Perishable Cargo (Adani Groups)”, the statement read.
The event was organised as part of the 2-year anniversary celebrations of the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in Assam.
