Assam Electronics Round Table 2025: Assam CM Appeals Investors to Come and Invest in Electronics Sector
Assam is strategically placed as a main center for Northeast India and a principal in India’s Act East Plan, according to Chief Minister Sarma. The state boasts a robust economic climate with significant GDP growth and is attracting substantial investment in the electronics market, particularly with the development of the Tata OSAT facility and associated infrastructure projects.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Assam is central to the Northeast Region and is strategically located bordered by Bhutan and Bangladesh. The State is also central to India’s Act East Plan. This announcement was made by Sarma on Monday at the inaugural session of the ‘Assam Electronics Round Table 2025: Focused strategy, ready infrastructure, invest in Assam’ in the national capital.
Sarma highlighted that Assam’s economy is robust and vibrant, with the GDP growing steadily at around 13-15 percent in the last decade, despite the Covid period. He mentioned that Guwahati and other parts of the State have the necessary infrastructure in place along with a conducive environment and skilled workforce for the electronics sector to invest in the State.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the State attracted Rs. 5.30 lakh crore proposals during Investors’ Summit 2.0 and more proposals are in the pipeline. He emphasized that 11 five-star hotels will be established in the State, along with the opening of an advanced terminal at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati. Sarma also revealed plans for the development of three satellite towns, including the Jagiroad Integrated Satellite Township near the Tata Greenfield OSAT facility.
Compared to the Semiconductor Fabrication Facility (Fab) in Gujarat, the OSAT in Jagiroad, Assam is ahead in terms of production capacity, with an expected output of 48 million chips daily this year. Sarma assured that all issues regarding execution have been resolved, with regular visits by the Chief Secretary to the OSAT plant to monitor progress.
As the electronics industry will require a skilled workforce, the State is sending youth to Bengaluru for training and establishing a pool of skilled workers through institutions like the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) campus and Assam Skill College funded by the Asian Development Bank for Rs. 1,000 crore.
In addition to land incentives and GST reimbursements, Sarma mentioned that industries setting up in Assam will receive various incentives under different government policies. The State Government is committed to customizing and modifying policies to suit the requirements of specific sectors.
Encouraging investors to visit the OSAT facility in Jagiroad, the Chief Minister reiterated the Government’s support in providing incentives for establishing electronics manufacturing units in the State.
Bimal Borah, Assam Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Public Enterprises, expressed the State’s readiness to welcome investors and encouraged them to invest in the electronics sector to reap the benefits.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota provided an overview of the Assam Electronics Components Manufacturing Policy and Top-up Plan 2025, highlighting the incentives provided by the Government to investors under various schemes.
Various companies, including Jabil, Deki Electronics Ltd., CP Plus, Kaynes Group, NXP, VVDN, and others participated in discussions regarding electronics manufacturing in the region.
The progress of satellite townships in Barduar and Palasbari, along with the Jagiroad Integrated Satellite Township near Tata’s semiconductor plant, was reviewed during the meeting. These developments aim to create inclusive and sustainable urban infrastructure to accommodate the growing population and provide a conducive environment for investment.
