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Executive Summary 3 Advantage State.. 4 Assam Vision...5 Assam An Introduction....6 State Budget..14 Infrastructure Status..... 15 Industries...... 35 Doing Business in Assam....... 53 State Acts & Policies.... 55 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Strong economy At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Assam was US$ 30.5 billion in 2014-15. The GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 9 per cent from 2004-05 to 2015-16. World s single largest tea growing area Assam has the single largest tea growing area in the world, constituting around oneseventh of the global tea production. The state accounts for over 50% in the country s overall tea production. The state houses Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), one of the largest CTC tea auction centres of the world. Attractive tourism industry With its pleasant climate and scenic landscape, Assam is a popular tourist destination. Assam is the most popular tourist destination among the north-eastern states. Policy support The state has adopted numerous investor-friendly policies to attract investments and accelerate industrial development. North East Industrial Investment Promotion Policy and Industrial Policy of Assam facilitate business through fiscal incentives and multi-year concessions to investors. IT Policy and Tourism Policy of Assam have given special attention towards specific sector development. Source: Government of Assam, Assam Socio-Economic Survey 2014-15, TechSci Research Estimates 3
ADVANTAGE ASSAM Per Capita GSDP At current prices, the state s per capita GSDP was US$ 984.47 in 2015-16. Largest economy Growing in Northeast demand India GSDP grew at a CAGR of 9% between 2004-05 & 2015-16. Assam is the largest economy in the Northeast region. Owing to its relative proximity to the rest of the country and availability of quality infrastructure, the state offers a favourable environment for industry. It is the largest economy in the North-East and is known for its large industries in the tea and petroleum sector. Assam has one of the largest networks of higher education in the entire North East. Rich resource pool Assam is rich in natural resources such as natural oil and gas, rubber, tea, and minerals such as granite, limestone and kaolin. Assam contributed about 50.60% in India s total tea production in 2014-15. In 2014-15, 349.40 thousand hectares of land was under tea cultivation in Assam, and tea production in the state stood at nearly 610.97 million kg, during the same period. The state has a large skilled workforce. A substantial portion of the state s population (which is in the age group of 15-25) is computer literate. Advantage Assam Avenues of investments The state is rich in water resources and has vast tracts of fertile land. Other potential areas of investment include power and energy, mineral-based industries, tourism and crude oil refining. With its five national parks and 15 wildlife sanctuaries, Assam is a popular tourist destination. The state offers visitors a variety of choices from world heritage (leisure) sites to temples and monuments to adventure tourism. Assam to get investment of around US$ 730.36 million from 27 companies, such as Asian Paints, Ajanta Pharma, Sun Pharma, etc. Policy and infrastructure support Assam is India s gateway to the Northeast and acts as a vital link for trade with Southeast Asian countries. It is well connected by rail, road, ports and airports. Under the 12 th Five Year Plan, all remaining gravel roads will be blacktopped and timber bridges will be converted to RCC. Public Private Partnership Policy 2008 aims to stimulate private sector investments in infrastructure. Several concessions and incentives have been provided to attract investors and support development including Tourism Policy 2008, IT Policy 2009 and Industrial Policy 2008 13. Per Capita NSDP At current prices, the state s per capita NSDP was US$ 838.51 in 2015-16 4
STATE VISION 7% growth targeted in 12 th Five Year Plan Promoting sustainable development in agriculture Use of technology and skill development Connectivity by all-weather roads Improvement of state highways and major district roads Improvement of power infrastructure in the state Growth of 9% in industry and 13% in services projected in the 12 th five year plan Emphasis on MSME sector Infrastructure development and establishing plastic, banana, bamboo and jute parks Skill development of unemployed youth Industry and commerce Agriculture Tourism Vision Infrastructure Healthcare GSDP growth Targeting over 10% GSDP growth in 12 th Five Year Plan Agriculture and industrial development likely to drive growth Making the state a preferred tourist destination Promote eco-tourism and river cruise tourism; infrastructure development and beautification of historical places Healthcare infrastructure development Creation of health service corporations for free supply of medicines Establishment of medical institutes Source: Government of Assam 5
ASSAM FACTFILE Assam is known for its tea, petroleum resources, Muga silk and bio-diversity. The state has conserved the one-horned Indian rhinoceros from near extinction, along with the Pygmy hog, tiger and various species of birds. It provides one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephant. Assam is becoming an increasingly popular destination for wildlife tourism. Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are registered as world-heritage sites. Source: Maps of India Parameters Capital Assam Dispur Assam is located in Northeast India. The state shares its borders with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and West Bengal. The state shares international borders with Bangladesh, Burma and the Kingdom of Bhutan. Assamese and Bodo are the official languages. Bengali holds the official-language status in the three districts of the Barak Valley and is the second most spoken language in the state. Assam also has a number of schools with English as the medium of education. The state is a gateway to Northeast India. Guwahati is the largest city of the state. Geographical area (sq km) 78,438 Administrative districts (No) 27 Population density (persons per sq km) 398 Total population (million) 31.2 Male population (million) 15.9 Female population (million) 15.3 Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 958 Literacy rate (%) 73.18 Source: Government of Assam, Census 2011 6
ASSAM IN FIGURES (1/2) Parameter Assam All states Source Economy 2015-16 2015-16 GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 1.49 100.0 GSDP growth rate (%) 12.96 8.64 Per capita GSDP (US$) 984.47 1,546 Physical Infrastructure Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office Installed power capacity (MW) 1,369.45 304,505.75 Central Electricity Authority, as of June 2016 Wireless subscribers (no) 19,063,423 1,033,157,014 Internet subscribers (no) 6,420,000 334,340,000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of May 2016 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of January 2016 National Highway length (km) 3,811.67 10,0087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department Airports (no) 6 125 Airports Authority of India 7
ASSAM IN FIGURES (2/2) Parameter Assam All states Source Social Indicators Literacy rate (%) 73.18 73.0 Census, 2011 Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 22.4 21.4 SRS Bulletin Investments FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.094 1 288.51 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From April 2000 to March 2016 Industrial Infrastructure PPP projects completed & operational (no) 13 1,246 DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, July 2016 1 FDI inflows for RBI s Guwahati region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SRS: Sample Registration System 8
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 ASSAM THE LAND OF RED RIVERS AND BLUE HILLS ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT GSDP GSDP of Assam at current prices (in US$ billion) GSDP per capita of Assam at current prices (in US$) CAGR 8.57% CAGR 7.63% 13.50 14.30 17.60 17.60 20.20 24.70 26.80 26.10 27.00 30.50 30.72 812.30 871.70 836.60 855.50 955.40 984.47 673.80 602.70 592.40 471.90 495.90 At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP)* of Assam was US$ 30.72 billion in 2015-16. At current prices, the state s per capita GSDP^ was US$ 984.47 in 2015-16. The GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 8.57% from 2005-06 to 2015-16. The per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 7.63% between 2005-06 and 2015-16. Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office GSDP* - Assam Budget Estimates 2016-17 Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$ / Population in million 9
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 ASSAM THE LAND OF RED RIVERS AND BLUE HILLS ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT NSDP NSDP of Assam at current prices (in US$ billion) NSDP per capita of Assam at current prices (in US$ ) 11.90 12.60 15.50 15.50 CAGR 8.20% 18.00 22.10 23.90 23.20 24.30 26.50 26.16 CAGR 7.24% 725.00 777.00 830.00 838.51 745.00 769.00 599.00 529.00 522.00 417.00 437.00 The net state domestic product (NSDP)# of Assam was US$ 26.16 billion in 2015-16. The NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 8.20% from 2005-06 to 2015-16. At current prices, the state s per capita NSDP^ was US$ 838.51 in 2015-16. The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 7.24% between 2005-06 and 2015-16. Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office NSDP # - Assam Budget Estimates 2016-17 per capita NSDP & - calculated using NSDP million US$ / Population in million 10
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP In 2015-16, the tertiary sector µ contributed 56.85% to the state s GSDP at current prices, followed by the primary sector with a share of 22.18% and secondary sector contributing a share of 20.97%. At a CAGR of 15.07%, the tertiary sector recorded the fastest growth among the three sectors from 2004-05 to 2015-16. The growth has been driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services. Between 2004-05 and 2015-16, the primary sector expanded at a CAGR of 11.62% and secondary sector grew at a CAGR of 10.31%. GSDP composition by sector 46.90% CAGR 15.07% 56.85% 27.50% 10.31% 20.97% 25.60% 11.62% 22.18% 2004-05 2015-16 Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Assam, Central Statistics Office Sector-wise % share of GSDP µ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15 11
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION Rice, mustard seed, jute, potato, sweet potato, banana, papaya, areca nut, sugarcane and turmeric are some of the major crops in the state. The production of rice in Assam was recorded to be 5,123.0 thousand metric tonnes during the year of 2015-16. Similarly, the production of pulses as well as oilseeds reached 195.0 and 13.0 thousand metric tonnes during the same period. 18,208.05 hectares of land was developed by the state government during 2001-02 and 2015-16. Financial involvement of US$ 2.0137 million was made by the government for making the land appropriate for cultivation. As of March 2016, the funds allocated and released under NFSM for the pulses were recorded to be US$ 5.02 million and UD$ 4.14 million, respectively. Various schemes related to soil and water conservation are being implemented for improving the productivity and intensity of cropping in the state. Crop Annual production 2015-16 ( 000 MT) Rice 5,123.0 Wheat 44.0 1 Oilseeds 13.0 Total pulses 195.0 Onion 33.6 1 Potato 995.1 1 Tomato 408.7 1 Sugarcane 1,052.0 1 Fruits 2,348.5 Vegetables 4,698.9 Spices 279.1 1 Plantation crops 238.1 1 Aromatic 0.162 1 Source: Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Note: 1 2014-15 12
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 ASSAM THE LAND OF RED RIVERS AND BLUE HILLS ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), cumulative FDI inflows 1 during April 2000 to March 2016 totaled to US$ 94 million. FDI equity 1 inflows, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million) To boost infrastructure in the state, Assam state government has approved various infrastructure projects during 2014-15 to 2018-19. 42 Commercial and business hub involves investment of US$ 9.62 million Logistic hub involves investment of US$ 6.64 million Jute park involves investment of US$ 3.30 million Agro hub involves investment of US$ 33.18 million Corporate complex at AIDC Campus involves investment of US$ 9.29 million Chemical hub involves investment of US$ 2.49 million IDP Moran involves investment cost of US$ 1.99 million Government of Assam is organising a Global Business Summit in 2017, to encourage the Non-Resident Indians, from the state of Assam, to invest in the state 11 8 1 Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion 1 Including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura 5 0.6 5 10 13
STATE BUDGET 2016-17 Assam Budget 2016-17 (Major Details) Total budget size: US$ 11.95 billion Total estimated plan expenditure: US$ 4.49 billion (38% of total budget) Total estimated non-plan expenditure: US$ 7.47 billion (62% of total budget) Estimated capital expenditure: US$ 2.41 billion Estimated revenue expenditure: US$ 9.54 billion Estimated state tax revenue: US$ 2.39 billion Estimated non-tax revenue: US$ 893.14 million Estimated share of central taxes: US$ 2.89 billion Anticipated state plan grants US$ 3.09 billion Non-plan grants from centre: US$ 538.86 million Estimated internal debt: US$ 1.59 billion Consolidated fund receipt: US$ 11.38 billion Contingency fund receipt: US$ 15.28 million Public account receipt: US$ 27.05 billion Fiscal deficit: (-) 2.79% of state GDP. Revenue surplus: US$ 1012.12 million Budget deficit: US$ 440.10 million Source: State Finance Commission Cell 14
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ROADS (1/2) During 2015-16, NHIDCL initiated 4-laning of NH-37, of length 179 km, from Numaligarh to Dibrugarh. Further, under CM s special package for manufacturing of border area bridges and roads, 158 km of roads was constructed. In May 2015, the state government sanctioned an amount of US$ 883.3 million for the construction of a 4-lane highway in Pulibor in the Jorhat region of Assam. The road network in Assam in terms of road density (road length per thousand sq km of all roads) is extensive. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has been providing state road transport services since its establishment in 1970. In order to enhance infrastructure in the state, 13 new National Highways have been announced by the government during 2015-16. Additionally, the construction of 9 Bypasses at different places of the state is under progress. Source: Maps of India Development of around 1,129 km of national highways has been undertaken in the state from 2006-07 till 2015-16. The 4-laning of NH-37 from the LGBI airport to Jalukbari is among such developments. Road type Road length (km) 2015-16 National highways 3,811.67 State highways 3,134 Major district roads 4,413 Rural roads 36,544 Sources: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 Note: 3,811.67 (1) : for 2015-16 15
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ROADS (2/2) Construction work of 500 Km (paki path) all weather roads will be done within the next two years. In State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17, the state government has announced its plans to construct 13 new national highways in the state for enhancing the communication infrastructure in the state during 2016-17. Also, the state government is targeting to complete the major ongoing building projects by 2016-17, which include Judicial Academy at Amingaon, Women University at Jorhat, etc. The state government came up with Swahid Kushal Kowar Paki Path Nirman Achani and Fakhrudin Ali Ahmed Scheme for fulfilling the construction of interlocking concrete roads across each constituency of the state, during 2015-16. Further, under the CM s Special Package for Barak Valley, a total of 248 km roads were completed during 2015-16. Similarly, the works on 158 km roads under CM s Special Package for Special Focus were also completed during the same time period. To improve infrastructure in the state, the Central Government has planned to invest US$ 14.94 billion to boost Road and Inland waterways network in Assam. In December 2016, the Central Government announced an investment of US$ 769.23 million for the construction of a 12 km-long elevated railway corridor inside Guwahati, contributing to the smart city project. Sources: State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 16
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RAILWAYS In 2014-15, Assam had a total railway route length of approximately 2,458.9 km, comprising 1,470.1 km under broad gauge and 988.9 km under metre gauge. The headquarters of the North-East Frontier Railways is located at Maligaon, on the outskirts of Guwahati. Within the state, all major towns such as Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Nagaon, Guwahati, Tezpur, Barpeta and Bongaigaon are well connected by the railway network. The BG Lumding-Silchar track was inaugurated in November 2015 by the Union Railways Minister. As per the railway budget 2016-17, this track will help in linking the Barak valley with rest of the country. The main rail track on Barauni-Katihar-Guwahati will be electrified for faster movement. For improving the freight movement through railways and for faster & reliable goods movement rolling stock examination facilities have been created. Source: Maps of India Sources: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15 17
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AIRPORTS Assam has 6 operational airports including an international airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, at Guwahati and domestic airports each at Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Silchar and North Lakhimpur. Some of the tea gardens have their own air-strips and aircraft. Flights to and from the South East Asian cities are in the offering through the LGB International Airport at Guwahati. In July 2015, the state government announced plans to establish one Greenfield project at Kokrajhar. Moreover the government is also planning to up-grade existing airports, anticipating the future increase in demand of airports. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Dibrugarh Airport are the highly popular airport in the state. Aircraft movement from Guwahati and Dibrugarh airports stood at 29,425 and 3,213, respectively during 2015-16. Passenger traffic at Guwahati and Dibrugarh airports during 2015-16 was 2,784,315 and 319,646, respectively. Freight handled at Guwahati and Dibrugarh airport was 15,628 tonnes and 389 tonnes, respectively, during Airport Airport indicators (March 2016) Aircraft movements (in no) Passengers (in no.) Freight (in tonnes) Guwahati 2,611 250,736 1,300 Silchar 292 16,743 27 Lakhimpur 36 801 0 Jorhat 86 4408 6 Dibrugarh 247 27,077 41 Airport Airport indicators (March 2015) Aircraft movements (in no.) Passengers (in no.) Freight (in tonnes) Guwahati 2,319 203,698 1,157 Silchar 346 20,276 27 Lakhimpur 34 561 0 Jorhat 78 5566 0 Dibrugarh 380 25,102 35 2015-16. Source: Airports Authority of India, N.A. Not Available 18
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INLAND WATERWAYS Assam s major river routes are along the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, with a navigable length of 891 km and 121 km respectively. Seven port locations are operational in the state for import and export to the Kolkata and Haldia ports. The Brahmaputra river is known as the National Waterway (NW) No 2 (the Ganges is known as the National Waterway No 1). The Directorate of Inland Water Transport (IWT) and Central Inland Waterways Corporation of Assam operate water transport services along the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers on a commercial basis. These services are used to transport passengers and goods across the state and to West Bengal. The chief goods that are transported include jute, coal, fertilisers, cement, machinery, and forest and agricultural products. The present cargo handling capacity of the fleet is nearly 10,000 metric tonnes. Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) operates an Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Amingaon, 10 km from Guwahati. Two bonded warehouses of CONCOR along with a private warehouse (total area of 6,400 sq m) operate from the ICD. As per the state budget 2016-17, the state government has initiated work over projects which are to be financed by the Asian Development Bank during 2015-16. Moreover, the Brahmaputra Gallery is also planned to be established at Water Research & Management Institute of Guwahati during the same period. Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) operates an ICD at Amingaon, 10 km from Guwahati having one Reach Stacker with 50 MT capacity and two sling cranes with 35 MT capacity. Two bonded warehouses of CONCOR along with a private warehouse adding up a total area of 6,400 sq m operate from the ICD. Source: Directorate of Inland Water Transport of Assam ICD - Inland Container Depot 19
As of June 2016, Assam had a total installed power generation capacity of 1,369.45 MW, of which 874.64 MW was under central utilities, 466.21 MW was under state utilities and 28.60 MW was under the private sector. The private sector controlled capacity comprises gas-based power plants. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE POWER (1/2) Of the total installed power generation capacity, thermal power contributed 905.62 MW, hydropower contributed 429.7 MW and renewable power contributed 34.1 MW. Installed power capacity (MW) 980.3 978.8 978.8 1,020.0 1,140.0 1,143.0 1,263.1 1,369.4 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Source: Central Electricity Authority 20
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE POWER (2/2) As per state budget 2015-16, at a cost of US$ 129.85 million, the state government initiated the work of improving electricity infrastructure of 67 towns of the state. With the implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) every village in the state is to be electrified. During 2015-16, the electrification work on 8,348 un-electrified villages as well as 12,841 partially electrified villages was completed under RGGVY. With the completion of 1,072.11 km transmission line and addition of 1,516 MVA by 2016, the handling capacity of AEGCL grid will increase from 1,617 MW to 1,950 MW. As per the state budget 2016-17, a total of 24,000 villages 1,924 thousand rural households have been electrified, as of 2015, However, the number stood at 12.8 thousand villages and 698 thousand rural households in 2001. As of November 2016, Asian Development Bank (ADB) sanctioned a loan of US$ 48 million to boost the power sector in the state. This is the second tranche of the US$ 300 million Assam Power Sector Investment Program (APSIP) that was approved by ADB in July 2014. Source: Central Electricity Authority, State Budget 2016-17 21
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TELECOM The Telecommunication network is one of the fastest growing sectors in the state. Individuals and industries alike face no problems in procuring telephone and other telecommunications facilities. The penetration of landlines as well as cell phone telephony is high and is steadily increasing. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Assam had nearly 19.06 million wireless subscribers and 158,857 wireline subscribers, as of May 2016. By the end of May 2016, 1,050,850 subscribers had submitted requests for mobile number portability in Assam. Postal facilities (2015-16- up to December 2015) Head post offices 19 Sub post offices 607 Branch post offices 3,386 Telecom infrastructure (As of May 2016) Wireless subscribers 19,063,423 Wire-line subscribers 158,857 Internet subscribers 1 6,420,000 Tele density 59.07 Performance status of NOFN Project (As of April 2016) No. of GPs in Phase-I 1,013 Pipe laid (km) 1,955 Cable laid (km) 1,763 GPs for which cable laid 682 No of GPs lit 128 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 1 As of January 2016 Total Post Offices 4,012 22
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE The state has launched Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program (AUIIP) to improve water supply, sewerage and urban transport systems in Guwahati. The program also includes storm water drainage and solid waste management system in Dibrugarh. The Project-I of AUIIP is being implemented at an estimated cost of US$ 115.5 million. Various master plans are being prepared at different urban centers. Drafts of around 45 master plans are under process and other 15 final master plans are being prepared by using GIS mapping. Further, the Directorate of Town & Country Planning has prepared 29 final and draft master plans. Moreover, 109 infrastructure projects worth US$ 147.98 million will be implemented via development authorities and urban local bodies. Also, high emphasis is being laid on infrastructural development for truck terminus, hawkers & vendors, multi-utility building, storm water drainage, roads, commercial complexes, etc. Construction of 2,988 houses for urban poor in 16 towns has been completed under the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Program of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission with an investment of US$ 5.33 million during 2015-16. Further, construction of 978 housing units was started by the Assam State Housing Board. In 50 towns, 58 urban water supply schemes were taken up by the Assam Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Board during 2015-16. Storm water drainages of 133.58 km in length have been constructed during 2015-16 in 15 towns under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns. Further, under the 10% central pool fund, storm water drainages of 48.88 km in length as well as 8 market buildings have been constructed. The government has also allocated funds of US$ 16.61 million for building of business centres, road development, office complexes, etc. and US$ 15.09 million for service delivery of storm water drainage, road, sewerage, water supply, etc. A Land Pooling policy is to be initiated during 2016 to overcome the scarcity of land availability where the owners of the land may participate as partners for the development process. Further, under GMC, an organic waste converter proposal is under process. Also, an initiative to take care of water supply, solid waste water and drainage has been taken up by the state government for addressing the challenges related to infrastructure and enhancing service quality across the cities of Dibrugarh and Guwahati, which is to be executed in two tranches. The first tranche has been initiated in March 2012 till June 2018, while the second will be implemented from 2016 to 2020. Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India 23
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS (1/2) Project name PPP type Sector Stage Project cost (US$ million) Integrated Solid Waste Management Guwahati Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Water sanitation Operation and maintenance stage 15.60 Organic Agriculture Produces Market Complex (Sixmile-Panjabari) Management Contract (O&M) Social and commercial infrastructure Operation and maintenance stage 1.18 Operation and maintenance of North East Tribal Museum and Cultural Centre at Nazirakhat, Sonapur, Kamrup Management Contract (O&M) Social and commercial infrastructure Under construction 1.53 Champamati Hydro Power Project 4MW Build-Own-Operate- Transfer (BOOT) Energy Operation and maintenance stage 5.35 Bodrikarai Hydro Power Project Build-Own-Operate- Transfer (BOOT) Energy Under construction 7.17 Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, BOT: Build-Own-Transfer, BOOT: Build-Own-Operate-Transfer 24
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS (2/2) Project name PPP type Sector Stage Project cost (US$ million) 60 MW thermal Power Project Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Energy Under construction 35.90 2MW Hydel Power Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Energy Not available 2.14 Solid Waste Management (Guwahati) Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Water sanitation Under construction 5.37 Bridge (Dhola-Sadia Ghats) Project Design-Build-Finance- Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) Transport Under construction 106.94 Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, BOT: Build-Own-Transfer, BOOT: Build-Own-Operate-Transfer 25
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION (1/2) Assam has a literacy rate of 73.18 per cent; the male literacy rate is 77.85 per cent and the female literacy rate is 66.27 per cent. In 2014-15, the state had 53,744 total schools, 40,355 primary schools, 7,646 middle school and 5,743 high schools. The state government is taking several steps to encourage setting up of various educational complexes for skill development. It has formed a steering committee and 27 institute management committees to facilitate close coordination between industry and academia. Literacy Rates (%) (2015-16) Literacy rate 73.18 Male literacy rate 77.85 Female literacy rate 66.27 Source: Economic Survey of Assam 2014-15 Premier Institutions in Assam Assam s School Education Statistics As of 2014-15 Number of schools Enrolment Total: 53,744 Primary: 40,355 Middle: 7,646 High: 5,743 Primary: 3,301 Middle: 1,580 High: 864 Source: National University of Education Planning and Administration, Assam Socio-Economic Survey 2014-15 Gauhati University, Guwahati Assam University, Silchar Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh Tezpur University, Tezpur K.K. Handique State Open University Assam Engineering College, Guwahati Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat National Institute of Technology, Silchar Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar 26
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION (2/2) During 2015-16, the state government has allocated an amount of US$ 0.46 million under the Gyanjyoti scheme for creating awareness among the students of class VIII to XII, through educational excursions across various places. Further, 219 Aryabhatta Science Centres have been constructed to boost growth across the science & technology sector in the state. Also, an amount of US$ 1.15 million has been apportioned for the hostels of ST, SC, OBC boys and girls during 2015-16. In collaboration with Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and UNICEF, 2 Mobile Science Laboratories have been established in the state for providing science practical classes to students. As of 2015-16, the state had a total of 219 Aryabhatta Science Centres, which have been established for encouraging students in science and technology. As per the state budget 2016-17, under RMSA (Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan), six hostels for girls will be operational during 2016. Source: Assam Socio-Economic Survey 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 27
Assam has 37 district hospitals, 19 sub-divisional civil hospitals, 1,434 primary health centres (PHCs), 261 dispensaries, 5,732 sub-centres and 217 community health centres (CHCs). Detailed reports for 3 new medical colleges at North Lakimpur, Nagaon and Dhubri were submitted to GOI for consideration. Also, MoUs for setting up new medical colleges at North Lakimpur, Nagaon and Dhubri and Diphu have already been signed from the GOI. Establishment of 50 beds in the cancer wing of all the medical colleges will be done. Also, in the 2015-16 state budget, the state government announced plans to build a B.Sc. nursing college, dental college, Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre at Jorhat and Institute of Paramedical Science at Barpeta. Also, free healthcare scheme for BPL students below 18 years of age will be launched. For rural areas, a mobile laboratory for cancer checkup will also be started. These will include, diagnostic tests such as X- rays, blood tests, etc. The Mamata program will be restarted, under which the state government will distribute free baby kits to new born babies in hospitals. A Directorate of Nursing will be formed. The state government also plans to support the paramedical institutions. The state government also announced plans to take necessary regulatory steps for registration of all clinics in the state to maintain minimum standards of services and facilities. Central Government is planning to invest US$ 149.36 million for setting up of 750-bedded All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Assam SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH (1/2) Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 State-level hospital: 1 District hospitals: 37 Health Infrastructure Sub-divisional civil hospitals: 19 Primary health centres: 1,434 Sub-centres: 5,732 Community health centres: 217 Health indicators of Assam (2015-16) Birth rate (per 1,000 persons) 22.4 Death rate (per 1,000 persons) 7.8 Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 54 There has been an increase in the construction of medical college as well as hospitals in the state during past few years. In 2015, the Medical College & Hospital in Tezpur became operational. However, the building of new infrastructure in Diphu is under construction. Government of Assam has also signed a MoU with the Indian government to develop 3 new medical colleges at North Lakhimpur, Dhubri and Nagaon districts of the state. Also, during 2015-16, the number of MBBS and post graduation seats have amplified to 726 and 339, respectively. 28
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH (2/2) During 2015-16, 2,028 regular and 1,390 contractual employees were recruited by the state government including nurses, doctors, etc. Also, an initiative for development of 50 bedded cancer wings across each and every medical college of the state, was taken by the government during 2015-16 on account of growing incidences of cancer in the state. To expand health services in Assam, state government will develop three medical colleges in Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Nagaon districts with an investment of around US$ 36.66 million each, along with six 200 bedded district hospitals and 62 models hospitals in the newly created districts. Health department will construct 60 public health centres and 1,000 sub centres. Maram (Assamese for financial help to patients) Mamata (Assamese for new born and mothers) Majoni (Assamese for little girls) Key Health Schemes Launched by Assam Government A newborn girl child gets a fixed deposit instrument worth US$ 109. A would-be mother gets US$ 10.4 for each of the first two check-ups. Morom (Assamese for compassion) Mamoni Patients in medical college hospitals receive US$ 1.6 per day for seven days. Patients in civil hospitals get US$ 1.04 per day for five days. Pregnant women are encouraged to undergo three ante-natal checkups to detect any danger signs during pregnancy. During the second and third ante-natal checkups, pregnant women receive US$ 18.4 for expenses related to nutritional food and supplements. Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 29
CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE Assam is home to many ethnic groups and different cultures. The state is rich in folk music; different styles include regional folk music, ethnic folk music and bihu songs, among others. There are diversified important traditional festivals in Assam. Bihu is the most important and common and celebrated all over Assam. It is the Assamese new year celebrated in April of the Gregorian calendar. Assam has a rich tradition of performing arts. Ankiya Nat (Onkeeya Naat) is a traditional dance-drama (bhaona) form, popular since the 15 th century AD. The Bihu dance, Kushan Nritya, Sattriya and Banjar Kekan are some of the popular dance forms of Assam. The culture has a variety of traditional musical instruments including several types of drums, string instruments, flutes, cymbals, and pipes. Guwahati is the major centre for sporting facilities. The sports infrastructure in the city includes the Nehru Stadium and the Kanaklata Indoor Stadium. Additional sports infrastructure has been constructed in the city, especially for the 33 rd National Games. This includes a large stadium at Sarusajai (Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium), the Dr Zakir Hussain Aquatic Complex and the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi AC Indoor Hall. Other new sports structures in the city include the Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium, the Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phookan Indoor Stadium, the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Amingaon and the Chachal Tennis Complex in Guwahati. The Assam State Museum is one of the biggest multi-purpose museums in the country. Instituted in 1940, the museum has some of the most authentic prehistoric sculptures, metal, ivory paintings, woodwork and costumes. The museum has organised several cultural events and reflects the legacy of the entire Northeast region. As per the state budget 2016-17, in order to expand the system s capabilities to provide effective skill training to the students for their employment, the state government constituted a new Assam Skill Development Mission during 2015-16. The state government also proposed setting up of State Vivekananda Youth Development Centre in the state, which is expected to commence functioning from 2016 in Guwahati. The centre is being established for the enhancement and development of youth to guide them in developing their value system and encouraging them to contribute towards the society s welfare. Further, the establishment of NCC academy at Jorhat is proposed by the Government of Assam, which is anticipated to be finished in during 2016-17. The state has been selected for hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup India, 2017. The city of Guwahati became the fifth Indian city after Kochi, Navi Mumbai, Goa and New Delhi to be ratified as a venue for the FIFA U-17, 2017 games. Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 30
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (1/3) To facilitate infrastructure support, the State Industries and Commerce Department has sponsored three projects as industrial growth centres at Chariduar, Matia and Chaygaon-Patgaon. Chariduar Growth Centre: Cost of US$ 4.7 million shared by central and state government. Matia Growth Centre: Cost of US$ 4.0 million shared by central and state government. Chaygaon-Patgaon Growth Centre: Cost of US$ 3.0 million shared by central and state government. During 2016-17, US$ 4.73 million has been proposed as state s share for construction of plastic park in the state. Further, an amount of US$ 1.52 million has been proposed for the development of the second phase of Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati, during 2016-17. Also, the digitization of offices as well as initiation of solar power energy based systems is expected to be taken up during 2016-17. Construction of Handicraft Development Centre in Ambari has been targeted for completion during 2016-17. The Government of Assam has also proposed US$ 4.73 million for skill development in the state. Assam industrial infrastructure (as of December 2015) Industries Number Export promotion industrial park 1 Industrial growth centres 3 Integrated infrastructure depots 10 Industrial estates 16 Industrial areas 17 Growth centres 11 Mini industrial estates 6 Commercial estates 64 Common service workshop 2 Further, amounts of US$ 0.9 million, US$ 0.05 million and US$ 0.06 million have been proposed for building up Quality Testing Laboratory at Cachar and Tinsukia, Gem Testing Centre and On-site Testing facility, respectively, by the state government for 2016-17. Source: Department of Industries & Commerce Government of Assam 31
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (2/3) Infrastructure Software Technology Park Description A software technology park has been set up at Guwahati, near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, by the Software Technology Parks of India Limited (STPI). Food Processing Park India s government has sanctioned a food processing park with a total project cost of US$ 1.2 million. The park is being set up near Chaygaon in the district of Kamrup (rural). The implementing agency is Assam Small Industries Development Corporation Limited. Agri-Export Zone for Ginger India's government has sanctioned an agri-export zone for the state for fresh and processed ginger. The nodal agency for implementing this project is Assam Industrial Development Corporation Limited. The zone is located in eight districts: Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Darrang, Morigaon, Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and North Cachar (NC) hills of Assam. Biotech Park Considering the importance of biotechnology, an integrated park to provide all infrastructural and other related services has been developed in Guwahati. The Guwahati Biotech Park undertakes research activities in biotechnology. The park was inaugurated on 25 February 2011. Tea Park A tea park is being set up at Chaygaon by AIDC in Kamrup District in an area of approximately 100 acres of land. The park would provide facilities for blending, storage and transshipment of Assam tea for the world market. Source: Government of Assam website (www.assam.gov.in), Software Technology Parks of India, Guwahati, Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Assam Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium, Guwahati BioTech Park 32
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (3/3) Assam's proximity to SAARC countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan gives it the investment potential considering the advantage of border trade with theses countries Assam s has 11 integrated infrastructure development centres across the state of which two are under construction. The Government of India has approved two more projects under MSE-CDP at Pathsala (Barpeta) and Moran (Dibrugarh). Under the current Five Year Plan, a new Institute of Information Technology (IIT) has been set up in Guwahati through the publicprivate partnership (PPP) model. It would help promote research and industrial partnership in technical education. Infrastructure Export Promotion Industrial Park Industrial growth centres Integrated Infrastructure Development (IID) Centres Border Trade Centres (BTC) Description Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has implemented an Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) at Amingaon, near Guwahati, in the district of Kamrup, at an estimated cost of US$ 3.0 million. The total area of the park is 68.1 acres. AIDC has constructed three industrial sheds and allotted them to three industrial units. There are 38 companies in the park, offering direct employment opportunities to 4,000 people and indirect employment opportunities to about 12,000 people. Industrial growth centres with supporting infrastructure have been set up at Balipara in the Sonitpur district and Matia in Goalpara. The Matia industrial growth centre has been set up with a total project cost of US$ 4.5 million and spans 700 acres. The Balipara industrial growth centre has been set up with a total project cost of US$ 5.3 million and is spread across 400 acres. IID centres have been planned at Parbatpur, Serphangguri, Dalgaon, Demow, Bhomoraguri, Malinibeel, Dahudi, Silapathar, Rangia, Banderdewa and Titabar. The projects at Bhomoraguri, Dalgaon, Malinibeel, Titabar, Demow, Dahudi, Banderdewa, Silapathar and Rangia are already completed and the other projects are also on the verge of completion. BTCs are located at Mankachar (Dhubri), Sutarkandi (Karimganj) and Darranga (Kamrup). Source: Government of Assam website, Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15 33
SMART CITIES The state will be developing city of Guwahati under the proposed smart city program. The cities proposed under AMRUT include Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh and Nagaon. In July 2015, a total amount of US$ 0.87 million A&OE (Administrative & Office Expenses) funds were released for the state of Assam under AMRUT. Of this amount, US$ 0.17 million has been paid in advance. Guwahati Smart cities in Assam Cities Population Area (sq. km) Literacy rate Guwahati 963,429 216 91.47% Source: TechSci Research 34
KEY INDUSTRIES Assam accounts for a share of over 55% in the country s overall tea production. Assam has huge reserves of crude petroleum, natural gas, coal, limestone and minor minerals. Key Industries in Major Districts Coal mined from Assam has high sulphur content and is mainly utilised by local railways, hydro power stations and steamers. The state is the third-largest producer of petroleum and natural gas in the country. Major state refineries are located at Digboi, Guwahati, Bongaigaon and Numaligarh. Ample availability of limestone has attracted several cement and chemical industries within the state. District Barpeta Bongaigaon Dibrugarh Jorhat Karimganj Industries Metal, mustard oil Textiles, dairy, aluminium, oil and natural gas Fertilizer, petroleum and natural gas Tea, cement, pharmaceuticals, aluminium and food products Cement Key Industries in Assam Tea Coal, Oil and Gas Limestone and Cement Agriculture and Horticulture Food Processing Tourism Traditional Cottage Industry Sericulture North Cachar Hills Sivasagar Tinsukia Kamrup Metropolitan Cement Tea, oil and natural gas Tea, coal, oil and natural gas Cement, tea and textiles Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2013-14, Ministry of Mines, Government of Assam 35
KEY INDUSTRIES TEA (1/3) Tea occupies an important place among the agriculture-based industries in Assam. About 17% of the workers of Assam are engaged in the tea industry. There are more than 765 tea gardens in the state of Assam. Under the PLA (Plantation Labour Act), 1951, it has been made mandatory to supply basic services such as primary education, water supply, health facilities, sanitation, etc. for the prosperity of tea workers in the state. Moreover, the building and upkeep of roads will be taken care by the Government of Assam. Assam contributed about 50.60% in India s total tea production in 2014-15. In 2014-15, 349.40 thousand hectares of land was under tea cultivation in Assam, and tea production in the state stood at nearly 610.97 million kg, during the same period. During January- October 2015, tea production in the state stood at 535.46 million kg. Tea is grown in the Brahmaputra and Barak plains. Tea gardens are mostly found in the districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur. The government has secured a Geographical Indication (GI) for the tea produced in the state. As a result Assam Tea is known as Assam Orthodox Tea. The Government of India has created a Special Purpose Tea Fund (SPTF) for rejuvenation of the tea bushes. This would benefit 700-800 tea gardens of the state. For betterment of R&D in tea industry, Tocklai Experimental Station at Jorhat the oldest and largest tea R&D Centre of its kind is managed and operated under the guidance of Tea Research Association (TRA). Research on all aspects of tea cultivation and processing is carried out at this station which is the oldest and the largest research station of its kind in the world. Source: Economic Survey Assam 2014-15, Tea Board of India 36
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16(¹) ASSAM THE LAND OF RED RIVERS AND BLUE HILLS KEY INDUSTRIES TEA (2/3) Tea production in Assam ( 000 tonnes) 629.1 589.1 590.1 611.0 435.6 487.5 502.0 511.9 535.5 487.5 500.0 480.3 During 2015-16, the state government provided Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) with US$ 1.52 million for the electrification of quarters of the Tea Workers. Also, for increasing tea exports through ICD (Inland Container Depots), the government will extend the benefit of US$ 0.1 per kg of made tea from Agricultural Income Tax till 2017-18. During 2015-16, a total of 0.2 million beneficiaries were provided grants under Family Oriented Income Generating Scheme. Source: Tea Board of India 1 Production during Jan. 2015-October 2015 During 2016-17, the state government has proposed to construct a Tea Museum in Dibrugarh. Some Key Players Assam Tea Corporation Ltd Assam Company India Ltd Apeejay Tea Ltd Williamson Magor Group Source: Tea Board of India Source: Tea Board of India, Economic Survey of Assam 2014-15, State Interim Annual Financial Statement and Demand for Drafts, 2016-17 37
KEY INDUSTRIES TEA (3/3) Assam Tea Corp Ltd Established in 1972, the company is a wholly owned undertaking of the Government of Assam. The company has 14 tea estates that are spread in over 13,000 hectares of land in six districts of Assam. Based in Dispur, the firm provides direct employment to more than 16,000 workers. Assam Company India Ltd Formed in 1839, the company operates 15 factories and 15 tea estates and gardens spread over 14,000 hectares. It was the first to have an organic tea estate (Rembeng Estate) in Assam. The firm has over 32,000 employees and produces around 15 million kg of tea annually. The company recorded revenue of US$ 16.24 million during the third quarter of 2015-16. Apeejay Tea Ltd Williamson Magor Group The company was established as Assam Frontier Tea Limited in 1889. It has 17 estates spread over 50,000 acres in Assam, which together produce around 25 million kg of tea. Besides domestic auction, the company sells directly to international customers such as Unilever, Tetley, Tazo and Starbucks. The known brands are Typhoo, Mantra and Maha Mantra. The company was established in 1949 and produces over 65 million kg of tea every year, of which around 30 million kg is from its 23 tea estates in Assam. Tez, Premium Gold and Jaago are the packet tea brands. During the third quarter of 2015-16, ending December 2015, the company recorded a total revenue of US$ 1.05 million. 38