# Assam economic and industrial development initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assam-economic-and-industrial-development-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-10T09:09:06.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Assam government is implementing various initiatives to strengthen the state’s economic sectors and industrial capacity. In the dairy sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has outlined plans to bridge the gap between milk production and consumption. The state aims to expand milk processing capacity by 4.20 lakh litres per day through new projects in several districts, including Bajali, Jorhat, and Dibrugarh. Efforts include strengthening cooperative networks, implementing farmer subsidies, and increasing women’s participation in dairy cooperatives. Simultaneously, the state is addressing industrial investment hurdles by planning the development of strategic land banks and industrial estates, particularly near highways and railways. This follows the inauguration of a Rs 787-crore PepsiCo India food manufacturing facility in Nalbari, which is expected to create significant direct and indirect employment. The government reports that Assam has attracted approximately Rs 3 lakh crore in investments across sectors such as hydrocarbons, energy, and electronics, with the goal of reducing workforce dependence on employment outside the state. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Assam to develop land banks and industrial estates to boost investment Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the creation of land banks and industrial estates to attract investment and address land shortages in the state. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-to-develop-land-banks-and-industrial-estates-to-boost-investment ### 2026-08-31: Assam government targets dairy sector expansion to meet milk demand Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered measures to boost milk production and processing capacity to meet the state's high demand and strengthen the dairy cooperative network. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-government-targets-dairy-sector-expansion-to-meet-milk-demand --- Cite as: Assam economic and industrial development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/assam-economic-and-industrial-development-initiatives