The Centre today announced to set up a 220-acre mega electronic systems design and manufacturing cluster in Assam.

According to an official release, Union Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced to introduce a slew of measures within next few months in the state to boost digital expansion in Assam.

During a discussion with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Prasad advocated a mega vision for inclusion of North-east in digital movement of the country and informed that the IT Ministry is in the process of launching North East Digital Vision — 2022.

A roadmap for this vision will be prepared by the Central Ministry in consultation with the state governments and other stakeholders, the Union Minister said.

Stating that North-east is a priority, Prasad said: “The Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, will set up a comprehensive mega Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing cluster as one stop destination for IT and manufacturing industries investing in Assam.

“This cluster would be set up in Guwahati at a sprawling campus spanning around 200 acres, for which land would be provided by the Assam Government.

“The Union Minister requested the state government to submit a structured proposal to Government of India in this regard,” the statement said.