Adani Power lays foundation for ₹48,000 cr Assam power project

Adani Power has officially laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Chapar, located in lower Assam’s Dhubri district. Representing an investment of ₹48,000 crore, the facility is set to become the largest power generation asset in the Northeast upon completion.

Speaking at the ceremony on Sunday, Adani Group Director Jeet Adani emphasized the transformative impact the project will have on the region’s economic and industrial landscape.

“The upcoming 3,200 MW Thermal Power Project by Adani Power represents an investment of Rs 48,000 Crore. In just a few years, this project will become the largest power generation asset in the Northeast. It will fuel industries, give businesses the power to scale, and help bring affordable electricity to homes,” he said.


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Highlighting the project’s immediate community impact, Jeet Adani detailed significant local employment opportunities, noting that 4,500 youth from Assam have already been hired through four to five preliminary recruitment drives. Overall, the Group’s broader initiatives in the state are projected to generate approximately 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“Building this project will bring together thousands of workers, engineers, technicians, contractors, and suppliers. It will spark massive economic activity for local businesses. The youth will find excellent jobs close to home, and the communities living around the project will be our partners in this progress. In fact, we’ve already conducted 4 to 5 job drives here, and 4,500 local youth from Assam have already been hired,” he said.

He added, “This is just the beginning. As we grow in Assam, opportunities for local youth will grow with us. Our goal is to ensure that more and more local talent becomes an active part of this growth journey.”

Praising the region's cultural strength and shift toward becoming an industrial hub, Jeet Adani noted that Assam’s true identity lies in the warmth of its people and their incredible willpower.

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“Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a huge shift across the entire Northeast. This region has always been famous for its stunning beauty and rich culture. But today, its identity has evolved way beyond that. Today, alongside its culture, the Northeast is emerging as a dynamic new powerhouse of economic growth, modern infrastructure and national mega-projects. And as the gateway to the Northeast, Assam is leading this change,” he remarked.

He attributed this momentum to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which has positioned the state as a top investment destination.

Commending the Chief Minister’s proactive administrative style, Jeet Adani said Sarma does not want to see development just sitting on paper, files, or presentations.

“He wants to see it on the ground, as fast as possible. There is speed in his decisions, a real sense of urgency in his execution, and an incredible enthusiasm towards new ideas. Let me put it differently – Himanta Da’s energy and speed are completely Gen Z! Even though he is the Chief Minister of Assam, the way he works makes it feel like he is the CEO of the state. He keeps an eye on the progress, timeline and delivery of every single project. And it is this exact combination that is supercharging the speed of Assam’s development,” Jeet Adani said.

Adani noted that Assam demonstrates how economic growth and ease of doing business can align with social development and environmental responsibility.

The investment forms part of a larger commitment announced by Group Chairman Gautam Adani at the Rising Northeast Global Investors Summit to invest up to ₹1 lakh crore in the Northeast over the next decade.

“As investors, we see a government here that is ambitious, proactive, and fully committed to creating new opportunities for its people. Last year, at the Rising Northeast Global Investors Summit, our Group Chairman, Shri Gautam Adani, announced that the Adani Group would invest up to Rs one lakh crore in the Northeast over the next 10 years. Today, I am incredibly proud to share that work is already underway in Assam with an investment of nearly Rs 80,000 crore,” Jeet Adani said.

He stressed that local empowerment remains the central pillar of these projects: “But to me, something even more important than the numbers is the commitment our Chairman made back then. He made it absolutely clear that in every single initiative of ours, local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement must come first. That is the true spirit of Viksit Bharat 2047.”

Looking ahead, Jeet Adani envisioned a broader energy role for the state, stating, “I truly believe that in the coming years, Assam won't just generate energy for its own needs—it will become a major energy hub, powering the security of the entire nation. You could say that Assam has the potential to become the ‘Battery of India’.”

Beyond thermal energy, the Adani Group is expanding across several key sectors in Assam, including smart meters, cement, connectivity, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, alongside the modernization of Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati.

“Today, the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport stands at the center stage of our national imagination. Our vision is clear: the gateway to a fast-growing, new Assam must move at exactly same speed. As part of this vision, we are developing Guwahati Airport City into a mixed-use commercial hub. In the first phase, we are building two hotels—one premium and one midscale—alongside vibrant retail, food, beverage, and entertainment zones,” he explained.

Reaffirming the Group's multi-sector strategy, he added, “Our businesses might be different, but our purpose is the same: to build high-quality infrastructure that accelerates growth and creates long-term value for local communities.”

Concluding his address, Jeet Adani pledged long-term partnership with the state.

“To the people of Assam, I want to say we are not here just to do business. We are a part of your family and your community. We are here as one of your own, to grow together with you. Your trust means everything to us,” he said. “We will stand by Assam through every challenge, and we will celebrate every step of your success. Assam is no longer just a project destination on a map—it is our home, and its people are like our own.”