Himanta Biswa Sarma (born 1 February 1969) is an Indian politician and lawyer serving as the 15th and current Chief Minister of Assam since 2021. A former member of the Indian National Congress, Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015 and soon was made convenor of NEDA. [1]

7 hours ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met President of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss on Assam's key position in furthering the Indo-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic ...

9 hours ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss collaboration possibilities. He engaged with various stakeholders to promote Advantage Assam 2.0, including discussions on semiconductor opportunities and technical education. Meetings with Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister and leaders of semiconductor companies highlighted Assam's role ...

7 hours ago · Singapore, February 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met President of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss on Assam’s key position in furthering the Indo-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the CM acknowledged Singapore’s partnership for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0, according to a release. The Chief Minister also called upon the Minister […]

Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam and took the oath of office on 10 May 2021.

Feb 1, 2024 · What is Himanta Biswa Sarma’s vision for Assam? He champions the “Act East Policy,” focused on improving connectivity and trade with Southeast Asia, and envisions Assam as a gateway to the region.

3 days ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held pivotal meetings with leaders from Welspun World, Essar Group, and JSW Group, discussing potential investments in various sectors like textile, energy, and infrastructure. He encouraged their participation in the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, emphasizing the state's conducive business environment.

Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma played a key role in putting the State on the path of development and prosperity. Here are snapshots of some major decisions taken by the Cabinet. Read More. Get updates on the latest announcements and major policy decisions of the Chief Minister. Read More.

3 days ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal and invited him to the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati. Sarma also had a courtesy meeting with India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest at the summit on February 25.

Jan 19, 2024 · Sarma’s journey, from the students’ movement in Assam to becoming the tallest political leader of the state, mirrors the many struggles of the Assamese people. Groomed by his father, the late Kailash Nath Sarma, a schoolteacher, Sarma was in class five when he realised that he was destined for bigger things.