Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Assam is turning into a destination for start-ups and will soon become a hub of manufacturing in the northeast region.
Assam has emerged as a "land of limitless opportunities" with peace accords signed with insurgent groups and resolved border disputes, PM Modi said after inaugurating 'Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit' here.
"Assam is a land of limitless opportunities with peace accords and resolved border disputes. The state is moving fast towards development. Assam's natural resources and strategic location as a gateway to South East Asia have made the state a preferred destination for investors," Modi said.
He added, "Assam is turning into a destination for start-up units and will become a manufacturing hub for the northeast soon."
Modi also asserted that the value of Assam's economy has doubled to Rs 6 lakh crore during the BJP rule, and this is an effect of the 'double-engine' government.
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