Assam

Some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the state are: Sun Pharmaceuticals, Ajanta Pharmaceuticals, Pure & Care Healthcare, Hetero Lab and Natco Pharma

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) Guwahati was set up in the state in 2008 to provide state-of-the-art facilities for research and education in the areas of drug discovery, drug development, and related fields.

Currently, Assam contributes 15% to India's crude oil production, making up for 50% of the country's onshore production of oil and natural gas

Digboi refinery, Asia's first oil refinery was established in the state of Assam. Almost all the petroleum producing areas of the upper Brahmaputra contain ‘associated natural gas'. Barak Valley, on the other hand, contains ‘free natural gas' in the Adamtila structure. 

The state is an ideal destination for energy, oil and gas-based industries. Some of the major players of oil industry in the state are ONGC, OIL , IOCL, GAIL 

The state has access to a trained human capital through Engineering related institutes including CIPET, IIT, Plastic Waste Management Centre.

A Plastic Park at Tinsukia, with present allocable area of 4,68,230 sq. m., provides a key zone for investments into the plastics manufacturing sector. There are currently 8 industries at the Tinsukia Plastic Park. 

The North Eastern Region has a total solar energy potential of 62,300 MW, with Assam having the highest potential of 13,760 MW

The state also has the potential of generating 276 MW of Bio-Energy, which is the highest amongst all the north-eastern states.
Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA) has been implementing a range of renewable energy projects in the field of solar power. These include rooftop SPV, solar street lights, and floating solar power plants, among others, since its establishment.

15 of the declared 111 national waterways, including NW-2 of the Brahmaputra river, pass through Assam

Of the 25 national waterways found feasible for cargo/ passenger movement, 3 are from the state of Assam. The state offers ferry services with more than 106 designated routes. This has led to significant reductions in traffic congestion, improved intermodal connectivity, and the revitalization of the urban core, resulting in economic benefits. 
The Government of Assam has initiated the project preparation procedures for the Inland Water Project, which is backed by the World Bank and implemented by the Inland Water Transport Department. 

A newly built IT Park inaugurated in Kokrajhar, Assam which would serve as a catalyst in fostering the growth of IT startups

In collaboration with private companies, the Assam government is striving to enhance the IT infrastructure and internet bandwidth to transform the concept of Digital Assam into a reality. Moreover, the proposal of establishing digital clubs has been put forth to enable access to digital reading materials and essential government services.

The state is home to Engineering institutes including IIT, IIIT, NIT which ensures the availability of highly skilled and trained human capital for the Industry.

Assam is the largest producer of Muga, which is considered to be one of the finest wild silks in India

The state boasts the largest number of weaver households (10.9 Lakh) and handlooms in the country. 

The production of bamboo-based crafts has evolved into a household industry and holds a significant position among the various handicrafts of the state.

Termed as the land of “Blue Hills and Red River” Assam is the gateway to the North-Eastern states and has been aptly described as the sentinel of North-East India

Assam is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes and immaculate tea gardens. 

In addition to the national tourism circuit that already exists in the state, there are plans to develop a range of thematic and eco-tourism circuits that would appeal to a variety of interests. The introduction of a subsidiary and regional circuits is also expected to give a boost to domestic tourism.

Assam is home to the world's largest river island, Majuli- a strong contender for a place in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

There are 5 national parks and 17 wildlife sanctuaries, of which, Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary have been accorded as world heritage sites by UNESCO. The state is also home to 4 Tiger Reserves, 5 Elephant Reserves and 2 Biosphere Reserves

The region's agro-climatic conditions are well-suited for cultivating a diverse range of horticultural crops

These include plantation crops, as well as fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants, nut crops, and tuber crops.

Some of the high-yielding varieties of horticulture crops in Assam are pineapple, banana, cauliflower, Broccoli, rose, rice, papaya, sugarcane, turmeric, jute, potato and Bougainvillea.

The state ranked 3rd in the production of Jute and Mesta  according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Assam has a significant bamboo cultivation industry, with many households growing bamboo on their bari land.

The government has secured a Geographical Indication (GI) for the tea produced in the state. As a result, ‘Assam Tea’ is known as ‘Assam Orthodox Tea’. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) is among the largest CTC tea auction centres of the world.