Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will work to make Assam a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028 [1].
This economic target represents a significant scaling of the state's financial footprint, tying infrastructure and prosperity goals to the political mandate of the ruling coalition.
Speaking in Guwahati on May 26, 2024, Sarma said, "We will work to make Assam a Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028" [1]. The chief minister linked this financial ambition to the broader goals of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which focuses on inclusive development, and peace within the region [2].
Sarma said the recent assembly election results serve as an affirmation of the coalition's commitment to prosperity in Assam [3]. He positioned the economic goal alongside legislative efforts intended to reform social structures and protect specific demographics.
Regarding the state's legislative priorities, Sarma said the tabling of the Uniform Civil Code bill proves the government's commitment to work for the rights of women belonging to the minority community [1]. This legislative move is presented as part of a wider strategy to ensure that economic growth is accompanied by social, and legal reform.
The government's roadmap focuses on leveraging recent political stability to attract investment and expand the state's industrial base. By setting a concrete numerical target of ₹10 lakh crore [1], the administration is establishing a benchmark for its performance over the next few years.
“"We will work to make Assam a Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028."”
The announcement signals a shift toward aggressive economic targeting in Northeast India. By linking a specific GDP goal to the Uniform Civil Code and election results, the Sarma administration is attempting to merge economic modernization with a specific socio-political identity, suggesting that financial growth is dependent on the implementation of the NDA's broader ideological framework.
