Anil Agarwal looking to expand Vedanta's footprint in Assam, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Chairman and Founder Vedanta Resources limited Anil Agarwal has shared an ambitious plan to expand the group's footprint in the state.

Sarma had a discussion with Agarwal. Sarma stated in X, “Just wrapped up an engaging VC with Shri
@AnilAgarwal_Ved, dialing in from London. His enthusiasm for Assam’s economic potential was truly inspiring, and he shared ambitious plans to expand @Vedanta_Group’s footprint in the state. I urged the group to explore more job opportunities for our people, and I look forward to taking these discussions with Shri Agarwal forward in person during #AdvantageAssam2. Exciting times ahead!."


Last month Assam's Minister for Industry, Commerce and Public Enterprise Bimal Borah met Agarwal during the London roadshow and invited him to the AdvantageAssam2 Summit in February .

Prime minister Narendra Modi will attend the Advantage Assam 2.0 as a Chief Guest on February 25.

Sarma inaugurated the upgradation project at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport to enhance the passenger convenience, experience and ease of travel at a programme held at the premises of LGBI airport.

It may be noted that as part of the upgrade of the refreshed terminal, entry lanes increased from eight to 14. Moreover, departure lanes have also been increased from three to four, along with four new DigiYatra Gates. Security check-in area expanded from 300 to 450 sq. m., with added screening queues and new furniture. A 140-meter architectural wall was constructed, along with 300 sq. m. of new gardens. The refreshed terminal also featured upgraded retail, food and recreational facilities for a more comfortable travel experience.

Sarma said that the entire work has been planned and executed in two months with a view to promote LGBI airport and welcome all the delegates for Advantage Assam 2.0 in a decked up environment.

He also expressed hope that the new terminal being constructed at the LGBI Airport will also be completed in the last part of the current year. He also said that the LGBI airport with its new terminal once fully operational will become an important centre of the gateway of Southeast Asian nations.