Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated PepsiCo India’s new potato chips plant in Nalbari, a major INR 778 crore investment expected to create 700 jobs directly and indirectly. The state aims to generate 100,000 youth jobs from over INR 5 trillion in attracted investments.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over ₹1 lakh crore investment in the state’s power sector is projected to generate more than 30,000 jobs, aiming for energy self-sufficiency.
The Assam Cabinet has approved six industrial investment proposals worth ₹24,800 crore, aiming to attract large-scale industries and create significant employment opportunities across the state.
The World Bank has approved three projects worth $630 million for Assam, aiming to create jobs for over 50,000 youth and prepare two million people for livelihoods through skill development.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Assam Government launched Mission Senehjori, a ₹411 crore initiative to transform the state’s Muga silk sector.
The Assam Cabinet has approved six investment proposals worth ₹24,800 crore, granted OBC status to 37 tea tribe communities, and extended the PM SVANidhi scheme to rural street vendors.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on May 14, 2026, that over 60% of Advantage Assam 2.0 investment proposals are in advanced stages, with some already operational, aiming to boost industrial growth and employment.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 23, 2026, to strategize on boosting investment, infrastructure, and employment, particularly in semiconductor and green energy sectors.