Adani Power has officially laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power project in Chapar, located in lower Assam’s Dhubri district. Representing an investment of Rs 48,000 crore, the facility is set to become the largest power generation asset in the Northeast upon completion.
Adani Group Director Jeet Adani emphasized the transformative impact the project will have on the region’s economic and industrial landscape. In just a few years, this project will become the largest power generation asset in the Northeast. It will fuel industries, give businesses the power to scale, and help bring affordable electricity to homes.
Highlighting the project’s immediate community impact, Jeet Adani detailed significant local employment opportunities, noting that 4,500 youth from Assam have already been hired through four to five preliminary recruitment drives. Overall, the Group’s broader initiatives in the state are projected to generate approximately 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.
“Building this project will bring together thousands of workers, engineers, technicians, contractors, and suppliers. It will spark massive economic activity for local businesses. The youth will find excellent jobs close to home, and the communities living around the project will be our partners in this progress. In fact, we’ve already conducted 4 to 5 job drives here, and 4,500 local youth from Assam have already been hired.”
He added, “This is just the beginning. As we grow in Assam, opportunities for local youth will grow with us. Our goal is to ensure that more and more local talent becomes an active part of this growth journey.”
Praising the region’s cultural strength and shift toward becoming an industrial hub, Jeet Adani noted that Assam’s true identity lies in the warmth of its people and their incredible willpower.
“Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a huge shift across the entire Northeast. This region has always been famous for its stunning beauty and rich culture. But today, its identity has evolved way beyond that. Today, alongside its culture, the Northeast is emerging as a dynamic new powerhouse of economic growth, modern infrastructure and national mega-projects. And as the gateway to the Northeast, Assam is leading this change,” he remarked.
