Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visits Tata Electronics’ OSAT project site at Jagiroad
The FM interacted with Assam’s entrepreneurs and students under ‘Enterprise Assam – Viksit Bharat @2047’ dialogue
Assam is witnessing a golden moment of growth, and I urge the youth to step forward, take risks, and start their own ventures: Nirmala Sitharaman
Guwahati:7th Nov:Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, today visited the site of Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) project at Jagiroad in Morigaon district — a pathbreaking initiative that marks India’s first semiconductor assembly and testing facility in the North-East.
The Finance Minister accompanied by Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma interacted with officials overseeing the project and reviewed its progress. Later, she participated in an interactive session titled ‘Enterprise Assam – Viksit Bharat @2047’, engaging with over 200 students, start-ups, and entrepreneurs from across the State. Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the expanding opportunities for the youth in Assam’s emerging industrial and innovation landscape.
“The present time offers immense opportunities. Once an industrial unit is established, several peripheral industries are likely to emerge, generating more employment avenues for the youth. Assam is witnessing a golden moment of growth, and I urge the youth to step forward, take risks, and start their own ventures to contribute to the nation’s economic development,” the Finance Minister stated.
Smt. Sitharaman emphasized that Assam has taken the lead by bringing a semiconductor manufacturing unit to the State, demonstrating foresight and dynamism in industrial policy.
“Just ten days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a ₹1 lakh crore fund for research and development. This fund is accessible not only to government institutions but also to private sector entities across the country to promote innovation and research,” she added.
The Finance Minister underlined that such forward-looking initiatives would foster an ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment, propelling Assam toward the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman along with Chief Minister of Assam and students of Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Charaibaahi, Morigaon also fervently participated in the mass signing of Vande Mataram as the nation celebrated the 150 years of its National Song.
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