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Himanta Biswa Sarma On Assam's Economic Shift From Insurgency To AI At Davos
UPDATED: Jan 22, 2026 16:10 IST
On this Special Report, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses the state's economic transformation at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Highlighting the shift from a history of insurgency to a future of high-tech industry, Sarma stated, 'The semiconductor story of India is getting, gaining ground from Assam.' He detailed how the state is moving beyond its traditional tea and oil economy to embrace green energy, AI, and rare earth materials. Sarma explained the 'grand design' behind the Tata Group’s semiconductor investment in Assam, attributing the strategic push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing critics of his Davos visit, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of understanding global geopolitical and economic trends firsthand. He also touched upon the ease of doing business in Assam, noting that the state provides 'royal treatment' to investors with rapid clearances. The discussion underscores Assam's emerging role as a crucial economic gateway to Southeast Asia and its progress in grounding major investment projects.
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