Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks Centre's support to strengthen semiconductor ecosystem and expand railway infrastructure

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a meeting with Union Minister for Railways, Information Technology and Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw here and discussed a range of strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating Assam's industrial and infrastructure development.

During the meeting at the Rail Bhawan, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Union Minister for his valuable time and constructive engagement on several key projects concerning the State. He said the discussions focused on strengthening Assam's role in India's emerging semiconductor ecosystem and expanding critical railway connectivity.

Sarma sought the guidance and support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to position Assam as a key pillar in India's semiconductor strategy. He highlighted the State's commitment to developing a robust semiconductor ecosystem by promoting both upstream and downstream capabilities, including semiconductor fabrication and packaging.


The Chief Minister also discussed important railway infrastructure projects with the Union Minister. These included the proposed new railway line from Lanka to Umrangso, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the hill districts, and the need to expedite the proposed India-Bhutan railway project, which would further strengthen regional connectivity and promote economic growth.

Sarma expressed confidence that the initiatives discussed would contribute substantially to Assam's long-term industrial growth, infrastructure development and economic transformation.

The Chief Minister said the state government would continue working closely with the Union government and would share further updates on the progress of these initiatives in the coming days.