Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Sets Out Vision To Transform Assam Into A Technology-Driven Economy
Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma called for Assam to transition from a technology consumer to a creator and from a resource-dependent State to a technology-driven one during the launch of the MC²+ IGNITE outreach programme at IIT Guwahati on Thursday. The event marked a stronger push for collaboration among industry, academia, and entrepreneurs, underscored by the signing of a…
Guwahati, Assam – Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled ambitious plans to metamorphose Assam into a technology-driven economy during the inauguration of the MC²+ IGNITE program at IIT Guwahati. This initiative, spearheaded by the MC²+ Foundation, IIT Guwahati, Oil India Limited, and Numaligarh Refinery Limited, seeks to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in energy and related industries.
Sarma emphasized the transition from a consumer of technology to a creator, urging Assam to leverage its local strengths such as agriculture processing, biotechnology, modern design in handlooms and bamboo, and technology-driven tourism. He underscored the region's evolving energy sector, moving from crude production to refining, biofuels, and clean energy technologies.
Sarma highlighted opportunities in green hydrogen, biofuels, and digital energy systems, noting investments in startups focusing on second-generation ethanol enzymes and blockchain-based energy tracking. The MC²+ IGNITE program, with a thirty crore rupee grant pool and thirty startups, offers mentorship, funding, and technical resources to budding entrepreneurs.
The newly formed Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation aims to connect industrial challenges with young talent across technical institutions, ensuring innovation extends beyond major hubs. The MC²+ Co-Working Node at the NRL Centre in Guwahati offers over fifty workstations and technical support to bridge local innovations with public sector needs.
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