Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the state is firmly on track for a Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028. He cited an impressive GSDP expansion from Rs 4 lakh crore to a projected Rs 8.72 lakh crore, driven by a 13-15% annual growth rate.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that the state is firmly on track to become a Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028. Addressing the Assam Legislative Assembly, Sarma noted that the GSDP has expanded from Rs 4 lakh crore in 2021-22 to a projected Rs 8.72 lakh crore today, clocking an impressive annual growth rate of 13 per cent to 15 per cent. He emphasised that with this unprecedented momentum, Assam is fully poised to significantly strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a USD 5 trillion national economy.
Central Financial Support for Infrastructure
On February 2, the Ministry of Finance said that Rs 5.61 lakh crore of tax devolution and central grants-in-aid were transferred to Assam during 2014-26. Over Rs. 17,000 crore released to Assam as interest-free loans under the Scheme of Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure (SASCI) under which Assam is receiving 50-year interest-free loans from the Centre for the creation of durable infrastructure. These loans are beyond the recommendations of the Finance Commission.
Between FY 2020-26 (up to January 12, 2026), Assam has received ₹17,104 crore under SASCI, enabling large-scale infrastructure and asset creation, the ministry added.
Uniform Civil Code Bill Tabled
Meanwhile, on behalf of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on Monday tabled "The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026" in the Assam assembly. The Bill is expected to be taken up for discussion and passage on May 27. (ANI)
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