Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus state

Assam plans to invest Rs 77,353 crore to generate 8,457 MW of power. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said, "Assam's power sector is entering a transformational phase." The state will use hydro, solar, and thermal projects to become energy-surplus. This massive plan marks the largest investment pipeline in the state's history.