The Bay Area Assamese community held a get-together on
October 04, 2003 in honor of Tarun Gogoi, Chief
Minister of Assam. After the introduction, Sujal Das &
Satyajit Nath made a very nice and thoughtful
presentation on behalf of the community called
"CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN
ASSAM". The presentation focussed on the growth of
niche industries by utilizing the existing environment
and enhancing it where necessary. They also explained
how the NRA can help Assam a) by working with local
and external experts in improving the business
environment, and b) by "Selling Assam, Inc." by
garnering investments from US-based entrepreneurs. The
audience also had the opportunity to discuss with the
CM such topics as fishery development, cottage and tea
industries. Other topics discussed were the state of
Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, and the future
status of the LGB International Airport, Guwahati,
with reference to the discontinuation of the only
International flight from Assam. The Chief Minister
showed keen interest in the topics discussed and told
the assembled that what he would be able to do. After
the vote of thanks, snacks were served.
Some photos of the get-together can be seen:
http://home.comcast.net/~r.natarajan/Assam_CM_Visit
(Contributed by Mahesh Baishya, Dublin, California)
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