Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Railways, Information Technology and Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss key initiatives aimed at accelerating the state’s industrial and infrastructure development. The meeting at the Rail Bhawan in New Delhi focused on strengthening Assam’s role in India’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem and expanding critical railway connectivity. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement on several key projects concerning the State. The discussions centered on positioning Assam as a key pillar in India’s semiconductor strategy, with Sarma seeking the guidance and support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. He highlighted the state’s commitment to developing a robust semiconductor ecosystem by promoting both upstream and downstream capabilities, including semiconductor fabrication and packaging.
In addition to semiconductor development, the Chief Minister also discussed important railway infrastructure projects with the Union Minister. These included the proposed new railway line from Lanka to Umrangso, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the hill districts, and the need to expedite the proposed India-Bhutan railway project. Sarma expressed confidence that the initiatives discussed would contribute substantially to Assam’s long-term industrial growth, infrastructure development, and economic transformation.
The state government would continue working closely with the Union government and would share further updates on the progress of these initiatives in the coming days.
