Assam: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani reaffirmed his commitment to Assam’s economic transformation at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit in Guwahati, where he outlined an ambitious vision for the state’s future.
Emphasizing the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping Assam’s growth, he symbolically redefined AI as “Assam Intelligence,” highlighting the youth’s potential in the digital era.
Beginning his address with a greeting in Assamese and a tribute to Goddess Kamakhya, Ambani credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for positioning Assam at the heart of India’s economic resurgence. He hailed Modi’s leadership as the greatest advantage for every Assamese and every Indian, underscoring the government’s commitment to accelerating Assam’s development. He pointed to four key achievements under Modi’s governance that have reshaped Assam: shifting the state from the periphery to the center of India’s growth story, implementing the Act East, Act Fast, and Act First strategy, driving a connectivity revolution in the Northeast, and leveraging technology as a catalyst for progress. He envisioned Assam moving beyond its identity as a tea paradise to emerge as a tech paradise in the years ahead.
Outlining Reliance’s investment roadmap, Ambani announced five strategic focus areas designed to fast-track Assam’s economic growth. A state-of-the-art AI-ready data center will be established, aiming to empower students, educators, and professionals across sectors with digital skills, creating opportunities to “learn and earn from home.” In a push for sustainability, Reliance will develop two world-class compressed bio-gas hubs, reinforcing Assam’s position in India’s clean energy revolution.
Further strengthening Assam’s role in consumer goods and food supply chains, Reliance will establish food parks to support domestic and international trade, building upon its existing Cola bottling plant in the state. Additionally, Assam’s retail and distribution infrastructure will be enhanced to integrate it more effectively into national and global markets. In a move to boost tourism, Reliance will also invest in a luxury 7-star Oberoi hotel, reinforcing Assam’s status as a premium hospitality destination.
Ambani’s vision for Assam signals a new era of digital, economic, and industrial growth, positioning the state as a key player in India’s evolving economic landscape.
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