New Delhi, May 26 -- To boost its electronic components manufacturing ecosystem, the Assam government has decided to offer additional incentives to manufacturers willing to set up units in the northeastern state in addition to what the central government is offering.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters on Monday in New Delhi after a roundtable meeting with industry members that Assam's policy proposes to provide 60 per cent additional incentives to electronics components manufacturers, topping up the central government incentives.

"Various incentives have been topped up over and above the Government of India's policy," said the CM.

He said some rebates will also be provided on the GST front and social infrastructure, in a...