Assam has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing economies, with the state government attributing the growth to infrastructure expansion, policy reforms and investment-driven development.
According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam recorded a 17.3 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and a 45 per cent expansion in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) over the past five years. The state also achieved a 7.9 per cent growth rate in FY 2024–25, surpassing the national average of 6.5 per cent.
The government credited improved connectivity infrastructure, revival of tea and agro-processing sectors, stable power availability, investment-friendly policies, enhanced security conditions and stronger central support for accelerating economic and industrial growth in the state.
APSC Relevance: State economy, infrastructure development and industrial growth in Assam.
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