He apprised Jindal that the Assam government approved the Assam Startup and Innovation Policy, which offers various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to encourage entrepreneurs and to support 5,000 startups as well as create 100,000 job opportunities over the next five years.Drawing attention to Assam’s green energy revolution, Sarma said from floating solar and bio-CNG to green hydrogen and ATJ fuel, new investment opportunities are emerging very fast and thick in Assam. Moreover, backed by investor-friendly policies, the state is ready for a sustainable future, he added.Sarma also met the Chairman of Welspun World BK Goenka and held talks on sectors such as textile, energy, water treatment and infrastructure. He invited Goenka to the business summit, assuring that the state government is keen to forge an enabling landscape for Welspun World Group to reap business dividends from its investment in Assam. He said Advantage Assam 2.0 will be the right platform to turn its business proposals into action.Sarma also met Vice Chairman of Essar Group Ravi Ruia and discussed prospective collaboration with the group in manufacturing electric trucks in Assam and projects in the renewable energy sector.
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