Assam

Assam which derives its name from the word "Asama" meaning peerless, is the world's largest tea-producing region.

Last updated: May 9, 2022

More than 1.2 mn MSMEs, highest among the North-Eastern states in India.

6 airports, two inland waterways and one inland container depot.

Rich resources - O&G, coal, rubber; minerals, and forest resources.

Renowned for arts, crafts and cottage industries, mainly handloom.

Cottage industries include sericulture, bamboo articles and metal crafts.

(US$54 billion state GSDP recorded during financial year 2020-21.

Dispur

3rd

largest producer of O&G in India with capacity of 150,000 bpd.

Agriculture

Rich fertile lands stretch along the Brahmaputra valley.

+600 ha

of land has been allocated for industrial use in the state.

5

national parks, 18 wildlife sanctuaries offer rich biodiversity.

+50%

of India's total annual tea production comes from the state.

3rd

largest producer of silk in the world and 95% of the world’s hand-woven fabric comes from Assam.

Swa-nirbhar Naari: Atmanirbhar Asom scheme

The new scheme aims to create more than 3.72 lakh sustainable individual under MGNREGA.
The Export and Logistic Policy of Assam, 2019

Assam has the unique locational advantage, being the closest landmass of vibrant economies of the South East Asian countries.

SVAYEM Scheme

Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM) Yojana announced in 2017, is a flagship program to provide financial support to the youths of Assam.
Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019

The strategic location of Assam, in proximity to the growing ASEAN economies, provides easy access to a market of over 800 million consumers.

Assam Handloom Policy 2017-18

Assam is the 3rd largest raw silk producing state in India.
Information Technology and Electronic Policy Assam, 2017

The new Information Technology and Electronic Policy Assam, 2017 is aimed at creating the right atmosphere for the IT/ITeS/ESDM sector in the State.
Assam Startup Policy 2017

To transform Assam into a leading startup hub in the country.
Assam Startup Policy (Amendment) 2018

To facilitate the upcoming Start-Ups in the State, "Assam Startup Policy 2017" will be applicable as amended. 
The Assam Bamboo & Cane Policy 2019

To boost the handicraft and fabric industry in the state.

Tourism policy of Assam 2017

The policy has many attractive features including many incentives & subsidies to turn tourism as major economic sector.
Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme

The broad objective of the Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources scheme is to ensure speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region.

Assam Biotechnology Policy

A policy to help to tap the biotechnology potential of the State in an effective way for growth of industries, local employment, enhancing rural livelihood and overall economy.
North East Industrial Development Scheme 2017

With financial outlay of around US$420m upto March 2020, NEIDS is a combination of the incentives covered under the earlier two schemes with a much larger outlay.
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme

Under the scheme guidelines of NESIDS, 100% centrally funding is provided to the State Governments of the North East Region. 

Assam Chamber of Commerce

+91-99-5405-0685

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It is an association of traders, businessman, professionals and social workers of Assam.

Assam Tea Planters' Association

+91-376-237-1487

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Regulates and promotes growth of the tea industry in the state

Assam Industrial Development Corporation

+91-361-2201215

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Promotes and operates schemes for industrial development of Assam.

Advantage Assam

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Provides the current industrial scenario and investment opportunities in the state.

Assam Govt COVID-19 Advisory

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Key Investment Agency

key growth sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Automobile
Biotechnology
Capital Goods
Construction
Defence Manufacturing
Electrical Machinery
Food Processing
Oil and Natural Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Renewable Energy
Roads and Highways
Textiles and Garments
Tourism

key investors

Reliance Industries has announced major investments in the state

Indian Oil runs refining operations in Digboi - India's oldest refinery

TATA Group to begin 17 cancer care centres across Assam from 2019

SpiceJet has been planning river plane service on Brahmaputra

Sun Pharmaceutical has invested to expand production operations

Investment Opportunities

Inland Waterways

The Government of India, the State Government of Assam, and the World Bank have signed a US$88mn loan agreement to help modernise the passenger ferry sector

North East Gas Grid

The Government of India has budgeted US$780 million for the North East Gas Grid project for the eight northeastern states.

Assam Gas Cracker Project

North-East India's biggest industrial project at a cost of US$1.4b

Urban Mobility

Mass Rapid Transit System to ease traffic congestion in Guwahati

CIDF

Six infra projects planned under City Infrastructure Development Fund

Smart Cities Mission

has identified Guwahati in Assam for urban development programme

India's first multi-modal Logistics Park

worth US$9.38bn through the Bharatmala Pariyojana initiative is being developed.

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State Attractions

Sighting of a one-horned rhino at Kaziranga National Park, Assam
A fisherman crosses a calm lagoon at Majuli Island, Assam
Dancers at the traditional Bihu festival in Guwahati, Assam

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May 11, 2021

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