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TOURISM SET TO BECOME A MAJOR JOB CREATOR IN ASSAM
THE WEEK India
|August 24, 2025
INTERVIEW Ranjeet Kumar Dass, tourism minister, Assam
Q/ What are the focus areas in Assam’s tourism policy for 2025 and beyond?
A/ Assam’s tourism policy is built around sustainable and inclusive growth, focusing on five key areas: river tourism, ecotourism, cultural tourism, adventure tourism, and the development of lesser-known destinations. Formulated with support from the World Bank, the policy reflects a clear vision for tourism-led economic development in the state. Currently, tourism contributes about 5.5 per cent to Assam’s GDP, and the goal is to raise this to 10 per cent in the coming years. To achieve this, Assam is actively promoting public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Several tourism-related MoUs were signed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, laying a strong foundation for future investments.
Q/ How is Assam positioning itself as a unique destination in comparison to other northeastern states?
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