ASSAM'S INDUSTRIAL POLICY: A BLUEPRINT FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Assam's industrial policy is a comprehensive strategy that blends traditional strengths with emerging sectors

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Assam, the gateway to India’s northeast, is on the cusp of an industrial revolution. With an ambitious roadmap aimed at leveraging its natural resources, strategic location and policy-driven incentives, the state is positioning itself as a major investment destination. Assam’s industrial policy is a comprehensive strategy that blends traditional strengths with emerging sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy and logistics infrastructure.

While Assam has long been known for its dominance in tea and petroleum, recent policy shifts have expanded its industrial focus. The Indian government’s “Act East Policy” has been instrumental in boosting connectivity and economic ties with neighboring Southeast Asian nations, positioning Assam as a vital trade and industrial hub. The state has also attracted renewed investment in its core industries, with revitalization efforts in oil, gas, and tea production.

One of the most significant developments is the establishment of the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Unit in Jagiroad, Assam, a project involving an investment of over $3 billion (₹27,000 crore). The facility, spread across 170 acres, is expected to create 15,000 direct jobs and will be a game-changer for India’s semiconductor industry. This project highlights Assam’s commitment to moving beyond its traditional industrial base and embracing high-tech manufacturing.

Policy-Driven Industrial Growth