Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and discussed the state’s development roadmap, focusing on infrastructure growth, investment opportunities and long-term economic priorities.
The meeting took place at Sitharaman’s official residence in the national capital and was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota and Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr KK Dwivedi.
According to an official statement, Sarma expressed gratitude to the Centre for its continued support to Assam over the past five years and highlighted the role of the Union government in accelerating key developmental initiatives across the state.
In a post shared after the meeting, the Chief Minister said he thanked the Finance Minister for the “constant support extended to Assam” and discussed the state’s development priorities for the coming years.
Sources said the discussions covered a wide range of issues, including economic growth strategies, infrastructure expansion, industrial development and investment potential in Assam.
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The state government has been actively pursuing large-scale projects in roads, railways, healthcare, education and energy sectors, alongside initiatives aimed at improving connectivity and ease of doing business to attract private investment.
Officials indicated that financial assistance, ongoing development projects and future investment opportunities also formed part of the deliberations between the two leaders.
The meeting comes at a time when Assam is positioning itself as an emerging economic hub in the Northeast, with a focus on sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, green energy, tourism and industrial infrastructure.
Over the past few years, the state has witnessed increased central support for major infrastructure development projects, which the government says has helped strengthen connectivity and boost economic activity.
Sarma emphasised that continued cooperation with the Centre would be crucial for sustaining Assam’s growth trajectory and achieving long-term development goals.
The discussions also underlined efforts to prepare a structured roadmap for Assam’s future growth, with an emphasis on attracting investment and expanding job opportunities for the youth.
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