Assam CM Pitches ‘Geographic Equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI Aayog Meet

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma advocated for ‘Geographic Equity’ at a NITI Aayog meeting, urging public investment in the Northeast to be assessed by national integration and regional balance, not just expenditure efficiency, to drive Viksit Bharat 2047. He also stressed aligning skill development with emerging sectors like semiconductors, AI, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Assam to Lead India’s Manufacturing Push Under BHAVYA Initiative

Assam is set to play a crucial role in India’s manufacturing drive under the Union Government’s BHAVYA initiative, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing the development of 15 industrial sites and Rs 33,600 crore investment potential for job creation.