External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with High Commissioners and Ambassadors from different countries, landed at Jorhat Airport in Assam on Sunday to participate in Advantage Assam 2.0.

Following the two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, which is set to take place in Khanapara on February 25–26, Jaishankar and envoys of various countries will watch a spectacular Jhumur dance performance called "Jhumor Binandini" at Sarusajai Stadium tomorrow. The Advantage Assam 2.0 summit is a component of the broader celebration that includes the massive Jhumoir festival. More than 8,000 Jhumoir performers from all over Assam will take the stage at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. The Assam government will provide financial support to artists and tea gardens to promote Jhumoir, a traditional dance. Jhumoir is deeply connected to Assam's tea garden workers and the Adivasi community, dating back to the early 19th century when tea plantations began in the region.

Additionally, the Assam government is organising the second edition of Advantage Assam, which will take place on February 25 at Khanapara Veterinary College Field in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Advantage Assam 2.0 on the same day. According to a press release, the major Infrastructure & Investment Summit will be attended by several Union Ministers, industrialists, heads of mission, and ambassadors from other nations. The Assam government has already received investment proposals worth ₹1 trillion, and this amount could increase further. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Guwahati on the evening of February 24 and attend a grand Jhumoir performance at Sarusajai Stadium. More than 8,600 artists from 800 tea gardens across Assam will showcase the traditional Jhumoir dance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that this event will mark a historic turning point in Assam’s journey. "Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit will be held in Guwahati on February 25 and 26.

Several Union Ministers, Ambassadors, Investors from the nation and Investors from outside will participate. This is going to change the journey of Assam for all the time to come. As of now, we have proposals for Rs 1 trillion. Let us see how it is unfolded," Sarma said.

On the second day of the summit, multiple sessions will take place, covering key topics. The Union Ministerial Sessions will include discussions led by Union Ministers on important subjects like "I-Way to Viksit Assam," the Act East policy, semiconductors, export promotion, and more, showcasing Assam's growth potential. These sessions will provide insights into national and regional economic strategies. A total of seven Union Ministers will take part, focusing on policy frameworks, investment opportunities, and Assam's role in India's economic development. The "Act East, Act Fast and Act First" session with diplomats will be led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the "I-Way to Viksit Assam" session will be led by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the semiconductor and railways session will be led by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit will feature 20 Thematic Sessions covering key areas such as Healthcare, Green Gold Revolution, Tourism, Startups, and other transformative sectors. These sessions will encourage strategic collaborations and partnerships. The B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2G (Business-to-Government) meetings will provide an interactive platform where business leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders can connect and explore new opportunities. The event will host over 150 industries and entrepreneurs across Assam in a vast 88,000 sq ft exhibition space. Leading companies like Tata, HUL, IOCL, ONGC, Vedanta, GAIL, BPCL, and NRL-OIL will participate as exhibitors. A special Assam Pavilion, spanning 10,000 sq ft, will be set up to showcase the state’s unique blend of modernity and tradition. It will feature ODOP (One District One Product) items, GI-tagged specialities, exquisite fragrances, and Assam's thriving industrial infrastructure.

Laghu Udyog Bharti is playing a vital role in this initiative. So far, seven countries—Bhutan, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia—have confirmed their participation in the summit. Top executives and global industry leaders from well-known multinational companies will also be attending. The event will bring together CEOs, CXOs, and senior management from various industries, including infrastructure, energy, IT, manufacturing, and logistics.