Adani lays foundation for mega power plant

Adani Power has begun construction on a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Chapar, Dhubri district, lower Assam. The 48,000 crore investment will become the Northeast's largest power generation asset.

Transformative impact on regional economy

Adani Group Director Jeet Adani said the project will fuel industries, help businesses scale, and bring affordable electricity to homes across the Northeast region.

“This project will fuel industries, give businesses the power to scale, and help bring affordable electricity to homes.”

4,500 local youth already hired

Adani has already conducted four to five recruitment drives and hired 4,500 Assam youth for the project. The broader Adani initiatives in the state are projected to generate approximately 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“4,500 local youth from Assam have already been hired.”

Northeast emerging as economic powerhouse

Jeet Adani noted that the Northeast has evolved beyond its cultural identity to become a dynamic hub of economic growth, modern infrastructure, and national mega-projects, with Assam leading this transformation.

“The Northeast is emerging as a dynamic new powerhouse of economic growth, modern infrastructure and national mega-projects.”

Chief Minister's speed drives development

Jeet Adani praised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's proactive leadership, saying his urgency and execution speed are positioning the state as a top investment destination.

“He wants to see it on the ground, as fast as possible. There is speed in his decisions, a real sense of urgency in his execution.”

One lakh crore Northeast investment plan

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced plans to invest up to one lakh crore in the Northeast over the next decade. Work is already underway in Assam with nearly 80,000 crore committed.

Local jobs and entrepreneurship prioritized

Adani Group has committed to making local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement the central pillar of all initiatives in Assam, aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

“In every single initiative of ours, local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement must come first.”

Assam as India's energy battery

Jeet Adani envisions Assam becoming the 'Battery of India', generating energy not just for its own needs but powering the security of the entire nation in coming years.

“Assam has the potential to become the 'Battery of India'.”

Multi-sector expansion beyond power

Beyond thermal energy, Adani is expanding into smart meters, cement, connectivity, MRO services, and modernizing Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati.

Guwahati Airport City mixed-use hub

Adani is developing Guwahati Airport City into a mixed-use commercial hub with two hotels, retail, food, beverage, and entertainment zones to match the state's growth pace.

Long-term partnership with Assam

Jeet Adani pledged that Adani Group is not just doing business in Assam but becoming part of the community, committed to growing together and standing by the state through challenges.

“We are not here just to do business. We are a part of your family and your community.”