Guwahati, 9 May: Assam government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 9 with a number companies and industries for an investment of more than Rs 8,000 crore in the state, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In the presence of Himanta Biswa Sarma, ten prestigious firms signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Assam government to create massive industrial projects, according to the Chief Minister Office (CMO) of Assam. This historic investment which spans industries like FMCG, cement, glass and EVs comes just before the state government’s two-year anniversary.
”Our flourishing economy takes yet another stride on the eve of State Govt’s 2 anniversary. These efforts will bring investment worth Rs 8,200 cr and create 6,100 jobs. Many more in the pipeline. Thank you all for reposing faith in Assam’s growth story,” the Assam CM tweeted.
The CMO further said that 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).