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Assam is one of the most progressive northeastern state of India. With its capital at Dispur, which is the outskirts of the Guwahati city, the state is located in the south of the eastern Himalayas. Assam is surrounded by the rest of the Seven Sister States in the North East, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. Assam shares its international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Culturally much diverse, Assam demonstrates the heritage and tradition of the entire South East Asia.
Assam is an agricultural state. Tea is the primary agricultural produce in the state. Assam reserves a vast biodiversity in the country. The state has successfully conserved the unique one horned Indian Rhinoceros. Complete with a range of natural resources, good rainfall, comfortable climate, Assam has come up as a suitable destination for major infrastructural investment hub.
Advantage Assam
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A congenial investment climate – comprehensive central investment policy for NER and liberalised state industrial policies, both providing attractive incentives/ subsidies.
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Availability of skilled and cheap manpower.
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Favoured choice for tourists with its pleasant climate and scenic landscape.
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Locational advantage for foreign trade with neighboring countries.
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Special tax incentives for Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and investment in key infrastructure areas.
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Strong language and communication skills, as English is a widely spoken language in the region.
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Vast natural resources such as oil, natural gas and minerals, diverse agro-climatic zones, forest resources and medicinal plants.
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Content Source: www.ibef.org
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