Assam Govt inks deal worth 8,000 Cr to provide 6,100 youth with employment

Digital Desk: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the Assam government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various sectors and corporations on May 9 for an investment of more than Rs 8,000 crore in the state.

Under the Chief Minister Office (CMO), Assam, ten renowned corporations signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Assam government to construct massive industrial projects in the presence of Himanta Biswa Sarma.

This record investment comes on the brink of the state government's two-year completion and spans industries such as FMCG, cement, glass, and electric vehicles.

Taking his words to Twitter CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated ''Our flourishing economy takes yet another stride on the eve of State Govt's 2 anniversary. These efforts will bring investment worth Rs 8,200 cr and create 6,100 jobs. Many more in the pipeline. Thank you all for reposing faith in Assam’s growth story.'' 

Following the office of the CMO, the companies that signed MoUs are PepsiCo India, Varun Beverages, Calcom Cement India, Star Cement NE Ltd, Century Float Glass Ltd, Taj Cement Manufacturing Pvt. Limited, Star Cement India Limited, DS Group, and Centre for Perishable Cargo (Adani Groups).

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