Question 1786

Which edition of the Advantage Assam Investment & Infrastructure Summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2025?

Answer

Second Edition

Why?

The correct answer is Second Edition. In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, Assam . The summit, held from February 25-26, 2025 , marks the Second Edition of the Advantage Assam initiative. Key Points The first edition of the summit was held in 2018, during which Assam’s economy was valued at ₹2.75 lakh crore. By 2025, Assam’s economy has grown to approximately ₹6 lakh crore, showing rapid economic progress. The Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit aims to attract global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to foster trade, industry, and infrastructure development. The event features seven ministerial sessions, 14 thematic sessions, and over 240 exhibitors showcasing Assam’s economic growth. Additional Information Assam’s Economic Growth: The state is on track to become a $150 billion economy by 2030 . Major Announcements: Assam is emerging as a crucial hub for semiconductor manufacturing, with investments in the Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test facility . Infrastructure Development: Assam has witnessed a fourfold increase in railway budgets and rapid expansion in air and road connectivity. Investment & Policies: The government launched the North East Transformative Industrialization Scheme, ‘Unnati’ , to boost industrial growth and tourism.