Assam

Assam is the gateway to the North East India. Its topography, rich biodiversity, forest cover and fertile land etc., make Assam a bright candidate for a global agro-processing and tourist destination. The GSDP at current prices for 2014-15 stood at Rs 198098 crores with a growth rate of 11.45 per cent over previous year. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to its domestic sectors accounting for more than a third of Assam’s income. Of a population of 267 million in Assam, 69% constitute the working force. Tea and oil & gas are two predominant industries of Assam which accounts for ...

CII Industry Collaboration Workshop with Assam Skill University in Bengaluru on Design and Creativity Sector on 24Jan 2025.
CII Industry Collaboration Workshop with Assam Skill University in Hyderabad on Sustainability Sector on 23 Jan 2025.
CII Industry Collaboration Workshop with Assam Skill University in Chennai, on Mobility and Logistics Sector on 22 Jan 2025.
Shri B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS ,Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, addressing the delegates at the CII Industry Collaboration Workshop with Assam Skill University in Guwahati on 29 Jan 2025.
L-R: Mr Munindra Sarma, Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Government of Assam; Shri Atul Bora, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary ,Government of Assam; Mr Barun Barpujari, Past Chairman ,CII Assam State Council & Former Executive Director, IOCL at the North East Rural Conclave on 23 Oct 2024 in Guwahati.
CII members call on new Chief Secretary of Govt of Assam, Shri Ravi Kota, IAS on 18th April 2024 in his office premises at Guwahati.
L-R: Ms Shanta Sarma, Director CII; Mr Abhijit Barooah, Past Chairman CII North East Council & Managing Director, Premier Cryogenics Ltd; Mr Biswaranjan Samal, IAS, Addl Chief Secretary
Dept. of Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Govt. of Assam; Mr Amit Roy, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India; Mr Tapash Bhattacharjee, Asst. Agricultural Marketing Adviser, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India at the Conference on Enhancing Consumer Satisfaction through product certification & Customer Services held in Guwahati on 24 April 2024.
Meeting with the Indo Japan Business Council (IJBC) President Mr Siddharth Deshmukh, and Vice President Mr Abhishek Choudhary at CII Assam state office, Guwahati on 06 February 2024.
Meeting with Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce President Mr Murarilal Thapliyal and Chairman Mr Niraj Gautam at CII Assam State office, Guwahati on 05 Feb 2024.
CII in partnership with PwC and supported by Government of Assam opened a Model Career Centre in Guwahati on 30 November 2023.

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Workshop on Programmes and Curricula for Assam Skill University across Sectors

Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with Assam Skill University organized Workshops on Programmes and Curricula for the Assam Skill University in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore on 22 Jan, 23 Jan & 24 Jan 2025 respectively.

The Assam Skill University is being established by the State Government of Assam to strengthen industry-oriented skills education and training systems in the State and in India through future-aligned curricula, and state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure.

These discussions addressed the growing demand for a workforce equipped with the expertise to navigate and drive sector-aligned and future-oriented initiatives, while highlighting key challenges and opportunities.

Shanta B Sarma
Director
Confederation of Indian Industry
House No. 36, 1st Floor Jorpukhuri
Uzanbazar, H.C. Barua Road
Guwahati-781001
Assam, India
Email : shanta.sarma@cii.in
Phone : +91-361-3108343

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