Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Information and Broadcasting and Railways has participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati. During the event, he announced several key initiatives and projects aimed at accelerating the growth of IT industries in the region.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and industrialisation, Vaishnaw described the North East as the “New Engine” for India’s development. He unveiled plans for a new semiconductor plant in Assam, reinforcing the state’s growing role in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, he announced that Guwahati Railway Station would be transformed into a new IT hub, further strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure.
Discussing India’s remarkable strides in electronics and mobile manufacturing, the Minister noted that over 98 per cent of mobile phones are now produced domestically. To further strengthen the sector, he announced the development of a Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Bongora, Kamrup, under the Electronics Manufacturing Scheme at a project cost of Rs 1.20 billion. Additionally, he shared that the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has been upgraded to a Deemed-to-be University, with plans to establish a campus in Jagiroad.
Vaishnaw reaffirmed the government’s dedication to infrastructure and industrial development in the North East, expressing confidence that Assam will soon emerge as a significant industrial hub. Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, chief minister, Assam echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the central government’s continuous support in fostering new initiatives in the state. He expressed optimism that Assam will become a key player in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
During the session, the Government of Assam signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with 10 industry groups from the semiconductor ecosystem across Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, in the presence of the Union Minister strengthening international partnerships and fostering investment in the state’s growing semiconductor industry.’
