During the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma outlined Assam’s growth trajectory and the plans on the anvil to build a Rs 10 lakh crore Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 2027-2028.
He also apprised the Union finance minister about the rapid strides made by Assam on the economic front following a slew of initiatives by the state government, the release said.
Sitharaman appreciated the initiatives taken by the Assam government to bolster the economy of the state and the country as a whole and assured to extend all possible help and support in the days ahead.
Later, taking to X, the chief minister wrote, “It was a privilege to call upon Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt @nsitharaman Ji today in New Delhi. We had a good discussion on Assam’s growth trajectory, how it has emerged among the country’s fastest growing States and on our plans to build a Rs 10 lakh cr GSDP by 2027-2028.” Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the government of Assam were present during the meeting. PTI ACB KVK KVK