Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (January 1, 2025) said that the Reserve Bank of India has recognised it as the fastest growing state economy in the country with a 45 per cent growth during the last five years.
The State's economy has undergone a massive transformation with Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) expected to surge to ₹7,41,626 crore in 2025-26 from ₹4,10,724 crore in 2020-21, the CM said at an interaction with mediapersons in a programme titled 'Natun Diner Alap' (Conversations of a new day).
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According to RBI data, Assam is the country's fastest growing State economy, rising to 45% during the last five years above the national growth of 29%, he said.
Mr. Sarma became the Chief Minister of Assam five years ago and another Assembly elections are due in a few months.
