Assam is set to host the world’s largest Jhumur dance performance on February 24, 2025, during the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event, where Assam aims to achieve a Guinness World Record with more than 7,500 dancers. This festival not only showcases Assam’s vibrant cultural heritage but also provides a global platform to draw in investors.
Key Highlights
Event Details
- Date: February 24, 2025
- Occasion: Preceding the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit (Feb 25-26)
- Venue: Guwahati, Assam
- Chief Guest: PM Narendra Modi
Jhumur Dance Performance
- The world’s largest-ever Jhumur (Jhumoir) dance performance.
- Over 7,500 dancers to participate.
- Aims for a Guinness World Record.
Investment Summit – Advantage Assam 2.0
- Second edition after its 2018 launch.
- Focus on infrastructure development and investment.
- Expected to attract national and global investors.
Preparations for the Event
- Master training workshops for dancers.
- Constituency-level and district-level rehearsals.
- Final rehearsals in Guwahati to ensure smooth execution.
Assam’s Progress and Investment Potential
- Already set a Guinness World Record for the largest Bihu performance.
- CM Sarma highlighted declining crime rates and peaceful conditions.
- Ease of Doing Business and single-window clearance boosting investments.
- Accelerated progress in infrastructure and industrial development.
