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India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Assam: Gaurav Gogoi demands probe into illegal coal mining, alleges Sonowal removed for opposing syndicate
Jorhat (Assam) [India], May 25 (ANI): Congress MP from Jorhat, Gaurav Gogoi, on Saturday called for a detailed investigation into alleged illegal coal mining and syndicates operating in Assam and Meghalaya. Addressing a press conference at the District Congress Bhawan in Jorhat, Gogoi claimed that a 'coal mafia' is thriving under political protection and linked it to changes in Assam's leadership. Gogoi told ANI, 'Yesterday in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Rising North East summit where he spoke of private investment. I wrote to him the same day highlighting the ground reality in Assam and Meghalaya -- the illegal coal syndicate.' He referred to an Enforcement Directorate action from April, claiming it revealed how coal illegally mined in Meghalaya is transported into Assam using forged documents, with alleged bribes of Rs1.5 lakh per truck. 'This money is hoarded at various spots in Guwahati,' he said. The Congress MP said no significant action had been taken by the governments of Assam or Meghalaya. 'This reminds me of the Umrangshu incident where nine labourers died in an illegal rat-hole mine. A subsequent probe revealed 245 such operations in Assam. This could not happen without political protection,' Gogoi alleged. He added, 'There has been no serious investigation into the coal syndicate. No serious arrests. The Assam government remains silent. So does Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.' Gogoi further alleged that former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was removed for attempting to dismantle the syndicate. 'Sonowal came to power promising to end the coal syndicate. But perhaps his actions did not sit well with Himanta Biswa Sarma and his colleagues, leading to his removal despite leading his party to victory a second time.' He also criticised the Prime Minister for not visiting shelling victims in Poonch. 'It's unfortunate that the PM is addressing rallies in Bihar while people in Poonch suffer. A special session in Parliament should be convened to discuss these issues once delegations return from abroad,' Gogoi said. (ANI)
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Reliance to invest ₹75,000 cr, Adani Group ₹50,000 cr in Northeast region
At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani announced major investments focusing on energy, infrastructure, jobs, and AI-driven growth across the Northeast region New Delhi At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit held on Friday, Reliance Industries and the Adani Group unveiled ambitious investment plans totalling ₹1.25 trillion that could transform the Northeast region's infrastructure, employment, and energy landscape. Reliance to invest ₹75,000 crore over five years Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that the company will invest ₹75,000 crore in the Northeast over the next five years. The initiative is expected to generate more than 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs, Ambani said. 'In addition to creating over 2.5 million direct and indirect employment opportunities, we aspire to touch the lives of most of our 45 million sisters and brothers in the northeast,' he said. The investment will focus on expanding Reliance Retail's procurement from the region and advancing solar power initiatives. Additionally, Reliance Jio plans to double its current base of over five million 5G subscribers in the region and expand artificial intelligence (AI) access across schools, hospitals, enterprises, and households. 'Jio has already covered 90 per cent of the population with over five million 5G subscribers. We will double this number this year. Jio's priority will be to bring the revolutionary power of Artificial Intelligence to all schools, hospitals, enterprises, and homes,' Ambani said. Address by Sh Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited at the Inaugural Session of Rising NorthEast Investors Summit 2025 #RisingNorthEast #NortheastIndia #RisingNorthEastInvestorsSummit — Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) May 23, 2025 Focus on genomics, sports infrastructure Ambani also highlighted Reliance's work in the healthcare and education sectors. The company is collaborating with Mizoram University on genomic research related to breast cancer and has established a molecular diagnostic and research lab in Guwahati, which he said houses the largest genome sequencing capacities in India. Adani Group commits ₹50,000 crore for long-term development At the same summit, Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani announced an additional ₹50,000 crore investment in the region over the next decade. This is in addition to a similar ₹50,000 crore commitment made three months earlier in Assam. 'Three months ago in Assam, we pledged an investment of ₹50,000 crore. Today, once again humbled and inspired by your (PM Modi) leadership, I announce that Adani Group will invest an additional ₹50,000 crore across the Northeast for the next 10 years,' Adani said. #WATCH | Delhi: At the 'Rising Northeast Investors Summit', Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani says, "Three months ago in Assam, we pledged an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. Today, once again humbled and inspired by your leadership, I announce that Adani Group will invest… — ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2025 Sectors to benefit from Adani's investment The Adani Group's investment will target a broad range of sectors including green energy, hydro projects, power transmission, roads and highways, smart meters, digital infrastructure, logistics, and capacity-building through vocational training. 'But more than infrastructure, we will invest in people. Every initiative will prioritise local jobs, local entrepreneurship, and community engagement. This is what Viksit Bharat 2047 is all about,' Adani emphasised. Calling the Northeast 'a story rooted in diversity, resilience, and untapped potential', Adani mentioned that the region now stands as a symbol of India's cultural pride, economic promise, and strategic importance.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chairs curtain raiser event for Rising North East Investor Summit
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired a press meet for the Rising North East Investor Summit on Wednesday, the Ministry of Development of North-East Region said in a press release. Minister of State, Ministry of DoNER - Sukanta Majumdar, Secretary, Ministry of DoNER - Chanchal Kumar, ADG, PIB - Manisha Verma, Statistical Advisor, Ministry of DoNER - Dharmvir Jha, and other senior officials of the Ministry were present at the event. In his address to the media, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed everyone to the curtain raiser for the North Eastern Investors Summit 2025 and said that the greatest potential for India in the future is our wonderful North Eastern regions. Jyotiraditya Scindia said, 'The event will showcase our wonderful Ashta Lakshmi - our eight states, which stand at the heart of the transformative growth that our country represents.' 'The Prime Minister's resolve, his commitment, his vision, to ensure that the Northeastern region becomes the pivot for the future growth and the future path of India as she advances towards her goal of Vikisit Bharat by 2047,' said the Union Minister. The Minister said whether it is the 10 percent of gross budgetary support (GBS) amounting to almost one lakh crore a year that's been ploughed into the Northeast, whether it's tax devolution, or different arms and the private sector and others taking that leap forward, today the Northeast, which was always considered the periphery of India prior to a decade ago, has become the center of India's growth story. 'North East's cultural tapestry along with the reservoir of natural resources and the strategic geographical positioning of the Northeast, translated the region into the most powerful gateway in the world to Southeast Asia,' he added. The Minister said, 'The last 10 years of committed investment, the last 10 years of the Prime Minister's resolve on infrastructure, on health care, on education, on submarine cable, today has set the platform for that rise of the Northeast into the economic power that it portends to be, not only for India, but for the world.' He added that the North East is not waiting for the future but it is building it. 'I invite all of you to join in witnessing the dawn of this new era for this magnificent region, an era that promises prosperity, not only for the Northeast, but the rest of India, and the rest of Southeast Asia,' said the Union Minister. Scindia informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consented to grace the occasion. The Rising North East investment summit will witness participation from different Ministries of the Government of India, MPs, diplomats, and Chief Ministers of North Eastern States, among others Chanchal Kumar, Secretary MDoNER, presented key investment opportunities spanning all eight Northeastern states during the event. A presentation by Chanchal Kumar highlighted various investor roadshows organised by MDoNER in different Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, and New Delhi, to promote investment in the NER. MDoNER Secretary informed that the pre-summit activities organised by MDoNER have attracted investment proposals worth more than Rs. 1 lakh crore across all the Northeastern states. In the run-up to the summit, an Ambassadors' Meet was organised in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs on April 15, 2025 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, to give exposure to foreign investors to the region. The event saw unprecedented participation at the level of Ambassadors and High Commissioners of more than 75 countries, showcasing the enormous interest of the missions to explore the region. The purpose is to give a boost to the investment system of north east. Many industry houses, investors have already committed large amount of investment interest. More than one lakh crore MOUs and Letter on Intent have been signed. The Rising North East Investor Summit is the culmination of various pre-summit activities, such as investment roadshows, ambassador meets, bilateral chamber meets, etc., to promote investment in the North East region. The focus sectors of the summit include Tourism and Hospitality, Agro-Food Processing and allied sectors; Textiles, Handloom and Handicrafts, Healthcare; Education and Skill Development; IT/ITeS; Infrastructure and Logistics; Energy; and Entertainment & Sports. MDoNER has been undertaking several initiatives to present NER as a land of opportunity, attracting global and domestic investment and bringing together key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a single platform. A business-friendly ecosystem, bolstered by government-driven infrastructure upgrades and targeted skill development initiatives, has ignited a fervent race among industrial titans to tap into the region's vast potential. Looking ahead to Vision 2047, the Government aims to position the North East as India's most prosperous region -- a global hub for startups, a leading exporter of exotic horticultural products, and the crown jewel of Indian tourism. (ANI)
