Assam is set to strengthen its position as a major energy hub in Northeast India.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s ₹48,000 crore, 3,200 MW thermal power project at Chapar in Dhubri district on September 20, in the presence of Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group.
🏭 Key Project Highlights
🔹 Investment: ₹48,000 crore
🔹 Installed Capacity: 3,200 MW
🔹 Technology: Four 800 MW ultra-supercritical units
🔹 Employment Potential: Up to 20,000 jobs during construction
🔹 Operational Employment: Around 5,000 jobs
📈 What This Means for Assam
Beyond strengthening power generation capacity, the project is expected to deliver significant economic benefits:
✅ Large-scale employment opportunities
✅ Increased industrial and commercial activity
✅ Additional revenue for the state through SGST
✅ New business opportunities for local suppliers, contractors and MSMEs
✅ Strengthening of Assam’s energy infrastructure and industrial ecosystem
With an investment of this scale, the project could become a major catalyst for industrial development, infrastructure growth and economic opportunities across Northeast India.
Big-ticket investments like these can play a crucial role in accelerating regional industrialisation and creating long-term economic value.
📰 News Credit: The Economic Times
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