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Reliance to Invest ₹75,000 Cr in Northeast States
At the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit 2025 held in New Delhi, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a transformative ₹75,000 crore investment dedicated to boosting economic development across India’s northeastern states. The investment, spread over five years, will target sectors such as green energy, telecom, agriculture, healthcare, and sports infrastructure.
Calling the Northeast “the next big economic frontier,” Ambani emphasized the region’s untapped potential and said Reliance’s investment aims to integrate it into the mainstream of India’s growth story.
Green Energy, Telecom, Retail and Health in Focus
A key pillar of the investment plan is green energy. Ambani revealed that Reliance will set up 350 compressed biogas plants in the region, aligning with the company’s broader commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. In addition, the company plans to deploy solar and renewable energy infrastructure to power underserved areas.
On the telecom front, Reliance Jio will extend its 5G network to cover over 90% of the region’s population. The current subscriber base of 5 million is projected to double by the end of the year as coverage expands to remote districts.
Reliance Retail also plans to scale up procurement of rice, fruits, and vegetables from local farmers, creating reliable income channels and stimulating the agrarian economy. In the healthcare sector, a 150-bed cancer hospital will be constructed in Manipur, providing critical treatment options within the region.
Olympic Training Centres and Ambani’s Singapore Vision
Beyond economic investment, Reliance Foundation is stepping in to elevate sports talent from the Northeast. Ambani announced that Olympic Training Centres will be set up in all eight states of the region, in collaboration with local governments. These centres will aim to train and prepare young athletes for global competitions.
Sharing his long-term vision, Ambani stated, “The Northeast has the potential to rival Singapore in growth and prosperity. When talent meets technology and competence meets connectivity, our North-East will surge ahead.”
Northeast Attracting Corporate Giants
In a parallel announcement at the same summit, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, committed ₹50,000 crore for infrastructure development in the region, signaling growing corporate confidence in the Northeast’s strategic and economic importance.
These twin investments by Reliance and Adani could significantly shift the economic landscape of the Northeast, traditionally seen as underdeveloped and overlooked in national policymaking.
Together, these initiatives are expected to generate thousands of jobs, catalyze local entrepreneurship, and modernize infrastructure, aligning with the government’s Act East Policy and inclusive development goals.
