Guwahati, Jan 1: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Assam is on track to surpass Punjab in GDP by 2028, signalling a major economic milestone for the northeastern state.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Sarma highlighted Assam’s rapid economic progress, citing a remarkable rise in GDP from ₹3.40 lakh crore in 2021 to ₹6.43 lakh crore in 2022. By the end of the current fiscal year, the GDP is projected to reach ₹7.12 lakh crore, with the ultimate goal of achieving a ₹1 million crore economy by 2028.

“Assam’s economic growth reflects the success of our development strategies and governance. Surpassing Punjab in GDP will symbolize the new economic standing of Assam in India,” Sarma stated.

This growth trajectory is supported by initiatives such as the Orunodoi scheme, which has expanded from 1.83 lakh beneficiaries in 2021 to 24 lakh in 2024, with ₹3,681 crore invested this year. The Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Abhiyan and Mission Basundhara have also contributed significantly by empowering youth and resolving long-standing land ownership issues, respectively.

With industrial investments like Tata’s ₹27,000 crore semiconductor project, the Chief Minister anticipates the creation of 30,000 jobs, further boosting Assam’s economy.

Sarma expressed confidence that Assam’s progress would continue to set benchmarks for other states, cementing its role as a rapidly emerging economic powerhouse in India.

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