Assam’s strategic geography, natural resources, and renewable potential will position it to become the ultimate "Battery of India" — fuelling national energy security of the nation, said Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group, while laying the foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3,200 MW thermal power project in Chapar, Assam, on 20 September.

The INR 48,000 crore project, which is set to become the largest power generation asset in the Northeast, marks a significant step in the Adani Group’s expanding presence in Assam and its wider commitment to the region.  

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Adani said Assam’s natural resources, renewable energy potential and strategic location could position the state as a major energy hub, not only serving its own needs but contributing to the country’s energy security.  

The project is part of the Adani Group’s larger investment commitment to the Northeast. At the Rising Northeast Global Investors Summit last year, Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced plans to invest up to INR 1 lakh crore in the region over the next 10 years. Mr Adani said work was already underway in Assam, with investments of nearly INR 80,000 crore.  

“For me, something even more important than the numbers is the commitment our Chairman made back then,” he said, emphasising that local jobs, entrepreneurship and community engagement must remain at the heart of the Group’s initiatives. 

The 3,200 MW project is expected to generate significant economic activity during construction and operations, bringing together thousands of workers, engineers, technicians, contractors and suppliers. Mr Adani said around 4,500 local youth had already been hired through four to five job drives, while Adani Group businesses in Assam are expected to generate around 40,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.  

“With that exact mindset, we have gathered here today, not just to lay the foundation stone of a power plant but to lay the foundation of new opportunities for the future of Assam,” he said.  

The Group’s presence in Assam extends well beyond power. Adani Airports is developing and operating Guwahati’s Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which Mr Adani described as the gateway connecting the Northeast with businesses, markets and the global economy. The Group is also developing Guwahati Airport City, with the first phase including premium and midscale hotels, retail, food, beverage and entertainment zones.

Its businesses in the state also span smart metering, cement, connectivity and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services.  

Alongside infrastructure, the Adani Foundation is working with communities across Assam on education, healthcare, livelihoods and skills. During the recent floods, its teams reached affected communities in Sivasagar and Dhemaji, while programmes in Kamrup focus on grassroots development.  

Education, Mr Adani said, remains particularly close to his heart. He highlighted the 414 children at the Guwahati Airport School, many of whom are first-generation learners.  

“My connection with Assam isn't just about work—it comes straight from the heart,” he said, describing the state as a “second home”.  

Addressing the people of Assam, he added: “We are not here just to do business. We are a part of your family and your community. We are here as one of your own, to grow together with you.”