Opinion: Assam's Double-Engine Drive Fuels Growth, Becomes Southeast Asia Gateway
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Assam Transforms into India's Growth Hub & Southeast Asia Gateway
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News18•05-04-2026, 19:43
Assam Transforms into India's Growth Hub & Southeast Asia Gateway
•Assam, once isolated, is now a gateway to Northeast India and Southeast Asia under the Modi government's "Act East Policy."
•Massive infrastructure investments, including 3,100 km of new National Highways and quadrupled railway budgets since 2014, have driven progress.
•Over Rs 47,000 crore in projects were launched/inaugurated by PM Modi in March 2026, including Assam Mala 3.0 and the Shillong-Silchar High-Speed Corridor.
•Historic peace accords (Bodo, Karbi, Adivasi, DNLA, ULFA) have ended decades of violence, with over 10,800 cadres surrendering.
•Assam recorded a 45% GSDP growth between FY20-FY25, attracting Rs 5 lakh crore in investment proposals, positioning it as a key player in India's future.