Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that more than 60 per cent of the investment proposals announced during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit had reached advanced stages of implementation, with several projects already becoming operational across the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of major investment, infrastructure and power sector projects during a high-level meeting and said the government was closely tracking proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore committed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit held in February 2025. Sharing details after the review, Sarma said the government was focused on ensuring that investment announcements move quickly towards execution on the ground.
“Today, I examined the status of these projects and I’m happy to report that over 60% of investment commitments are in advanced stages of implementation, with some already operationalised,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.The meeting reviewed industrial expansion, infrastructure development and energy preparedness in Assam as the state looks to position itself as a major investment destination in the Northeast. Sarma directed officials to speed up pending approvals and clearances linked to different sectors and projects. He also said he would personally engage with industrial groups and stakeholders in the coming months to ensure timely implementation of investment commitments. “Once completed, these projects will be game changers for Assam,” he added. The review also focused on the state’s preparedness to handle rising electricity demand during the ongoing summer season. According to officials, Assam had recorded a peak electricity demand of 2,950 MW last year, while this year the figure is expected to rise to around 3,100 MW.
The Chief Minister said the government was fully prepared to manage the increased demand and had instructed all three state power distribution companies to ensure uninterrupted supply and strict compliance with operational standards. “We are adequately prepared to meet this demand,” Sarma said during the review meeting. Officials informed the Chief Minister about the progress of several ongoing thermal power, solar energy and pumped storage projects aimed at strengthening Assam’s long-term power generation and supply capacity.
