In a bid to work with the plans outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Union Budget for 2018, Reliance Chief Executive Officer, Mukesh Ambani said he wants to create a long term plan with the Government of Assam. Attending the inaugural session of Advantage Assam – The Global Investors Summit, Mukesh Ambani addressed the people at the Summit by saying, “Axomor gorbito raaiz, apunaluke mur xuvessa grahan koribo.” (I wish the people of all the very best in everything.)
In his speech, Ambani outlined his plans for a future where Reliance plays a huge role in the development of Assam. Acknowledging the efforts of the Assam Govt, Ambani said, “I was highly impressed when I met the CM of Assam (Sarbananda Sonowal) and his young team. I congratulate the CM for hosting such a big event.”
In his speech, Mukesh Ambani outlined a five point plan for not just Assam, but North East India as well. The plan includes the following points:
1. Reliance will invest an additional Rs. 2.5 crores to increase retail outlets in Assam from 2 outlets to 40. Reliance will also increase the number of petrol pumps in Assam from 27 to 165.
2. Reliance Jio will open new offices in all Tehsils to help farmers, artisans and small businessmen of Assam.
3. Reliance will help in the creation of new livelihood opportunities. 20,000 employment opportunities have already been created, which is also targeted to increase to over 1 lakh.
4. Reliance will partner with the Assam Government to establish a world class center to promote wildlife and tourism in Assam.
5. Indian Super League (ISL) has become a huge success in Assam and will establish a top class football academy in partnership with the Assam Government.
For a while now, Assam has been ignored by the other telecom industries. Reliance realises the potential Assam holds and with the idea of developing a nation that doesn’t have all the required communication facilities, Reliance plans on making Assam a major priority. The Global Investors Summit is happening at the perfect time.
With the budget just a few days old, the government, as well as the service providers, are working on expanding the way they work. Ambani also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government “presenting one of the best budgets in recent times” by focusing on all segments of the society, including the farmers. Reliance has introduced a strategic plan that helps in facilitating growth the right way and this is exactly what is happening in Assam.
