Assam s story: Making Geography History by Acting East
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Last Updated: Mar 15, 2021, 06:35 PM IST
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Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Assam
A quiet but rapid economic revolution is underway in Assam, the land of blue hills, green valleys, diverse ethnic communities and the mighty Brahmaputra. Steeped in rich legacy, culture and history and knowledge, Assam has for long emerged as the tea capital of India. Now, it is drawing its own niche as a favoured investment destination in the country.
Assam: India’s Expressway to ASEAN!
Backed by a strategic location and an insistent craving for transformation, Assam is the largest economy in the North East. With the implementation of business-friendly policies and execution, the annual average growth rate in respect to GSDP during the period 2015-16 to 2019-20 is 13.6%, substantially higher than the national growth rate. Assam’s proximity to countries like Ban