Guwahati, Feb. 25 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday termed the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit as a landmark event in Assam's industrial journey and said that the summit will mark a new era of growth and opportunity.

"With the blessings and esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit will mark a new era of growth and opportunity. On this occasion, on behalf of the people of Assam, he extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister. Celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea marks Assam's industrial legacy," Sarma said.

Referring to the state's history, Sarma said tea was the first major industry in Assam, discovered in 1823.

Stating the rich past of Assam's industrialization, the Chi...