Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled an ambitious vision for the state’s economic future on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated work for three semiconductor projects, collectively valued at Rs 1.25 lakh crore. Of the three, Assam will have one semiconductor facility in Morigaon district.
Thanking PM Modi, Sarma projected that the Rs 27,000-crore proposed semiconductor plant would create over 30,000 jobs for Assam’s youth, leading to unprecedented industrial growth and prosperity in the region. He exuded confidence in the state’s ability to carve out a prominent niche in the semiconductor industry, emphasising that Assam was poised to make history in the industrial sector in the days to come.
The announcement has led to enthusiasm among youngsters and locals.
We have made it mandatory that any building constructed by Assam Government must run on solar power. By 15th August 2024 the entire Assam Secretariat will also become a Green Complex.#PressConferenceHighlights pic.twitter.com/W5DFfgLCGB
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) March 14, 2024
Talking to CNN-News18, a youth said, “The project will help us as we will get jobs here. There are scores of unemployed people like me, who are forced to leave their state for work. This will help us stay near home.”
Narayan Pandey, a local resident, spoke optimistically about the project, saying, “There will be a lot of local development after the plant comes up, not only in Jagirod or Morigaon, but entire Assam. People go to Gujarat, Chennai, etc to earn minimum wages. PM Modi’s vision will certainly make India a Vishwa Guru. I am 67, and till date I haven’t seen such a Prime Minister or Chief Minister. Our MLA Pijush Hazarika in Jagirod is doing a great job.”
Sayana Khatun, a college student, said, “The project will play a major role in shaping up the youth.”
Priyam Dutta, a student of Electronic and Communication Engineering, said, “The three projects will make India a hub of electronic goods. We have ways of learning in the Northeast, but lack of exposure and practical knowledge, forces students to go to Pune and Bangalore, or even abroad. The plant will change that in a positive way.”