Assam emerging as economic hub of East India: Prez

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New Delhi : The President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ festival at Guwahati, Assam, on March 31, 2017.  Speaking on the occasion, the President said Assam is emerging as an economic hub of East India and South East Asia. It is the gateway and most effective location to put into effect the Prime Minister’s Act East policy. He said South East Asia is an important destination for India’s investment and trade, according to a PIB release. India will soon celebrate 25 years of its association with ASEAN.

The President said Assam has immense potential. It is rich in natural resources and its people are hard working. What is needed is strong drive, right policies and effective implementation. Referring to the diverse and distinctive culture of Assam, the President said India’s strength was its ability to manage diversity and forge unity in divergence. It was not just the elites but also the common people who were firmly committed to trust, mutual understanding and harmony.

The President said Brahmaputra River is the lifeline of Assam and the region. It is intertwined into the economy, culture and day-to-day life of the people of the area through which it flows. He complimented the state government for having started ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ as an annual festival to showcase Assam’s culture as well as potential, according to the PIB release.