Assam Day Shines at 44th IITF in New Delhi
Assam Day at the 44th India International Trade Fair blended cultural vibrancy with strong development messaging, showcasing the state’s economic goals and rich heritage.
NEW DELHI- Assam Day was celebrated with colour, ceremony and an emphasis on development at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) on Thursday, offering the audience a blend of cultural performance and economic vision. Held at Bharat Mandapam, the event showcased Assam’s heritage while underlining its aspirations for industrial expansion and global connectivity.
Senior officials from the Assam Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce welcomed dignitaries, including Minister for Industries and Commerce Bimal Borah, MPs Kripanath Mallah and Rameswar Teli, Additional Chief Secretary J.B. Ekka, AIDC Chairman Santanu Pujari, Commissioner and Secretary Megh Nidhi Dahal, and Resident Commissioner Kavita Padmanabhan.
The programme began with a ceremonial lamp-lighting and a floral tribute to Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg, setting a tone that merged cultural pride with remembrance.
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In his address, Minister Borah emphasised Assam’s cultural depth and its evolving economic landscape. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sustained support to the Northeast, describing the region as “the Ashtalakshmi of India,” and credited Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with implementing reforms that have positioned Assam as an emerging industrial hub.
Borah highlighted key projects, most notably the ₹27,000 crore Tata Semiconductor Plant, which he described as a transformative step for Assam’s technological ambitions. He noted that the Advantage Assam Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2.0 drew commitments worth ₹5 lakh crore, signalling growing investor confidence.
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According to Borah, Assam’s GSDP increased from USD 29 billion (2013–14) to USD 68.7 billion (2023–24), with projections of USD 85.8 billion by 2025 and USD 143 billion by 2030. He framed this trajectory as evidence of sustained and inclusive growth, reinforced by administrative reforms and the state’s strategic location as a bridge to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
The cultural segment opened with Sattriya dance performed to songs of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Young dancers in traditional attire presented the classical form with precision, drawing strong audience response. The programme culminated in an energetic Bihu dance, bringing the auditorium to a celebratory high.
Iconic songs of Zubeen Garg, rendered by singer Arohan Bordoloi, added to the evening’s appeal and underscored the late artist’s continued legacy in Assamese cultural life.
Organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprise Department, the event sought to present Assam as a state balancing tradition with modernisation. The celebration concluded with the National Anthem, signalling unity and collective purpose.
For many attendees, Assam Day at IITF 2025 offered not just a glimpse of cultural richness but a projection of the state’s ambitions in industry, investment, and global integration.
