Industrial Undertakings in Assam
Category / Sector | Name of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) | Core Objective & Activities |
Industrial & Infrastructure Development | Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (AIDC) | Promotes, establishes, and develops medium and large-scale industries and industrial parks across Assam. |
Assam Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (ASIDC) | Supports and promotes Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through raw material supply and infrastructure assistance. | |
Assam Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (AIIDC) | Focuses on physical infrastructure construction for industrial estates and commercial centers. | |
Energy & Petrochemicals | Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL) | Handles natural gas distribution, pipeline transportation, and industrial gas supply. |
Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (APGCL) | Manages power generation plants (thermal and hydro) within the state. | |
Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) | Manufactures methanol and formaldehydes using natural gas as feedstock. | |
Agriculture & Agro-Industries | Assam Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (AAIDC) | Supplies farm machinery, fertilizers, seeds, and processes agricultural goods. |
Assam Tea Corporation Limited (ATCL) | Manages state-owned tea gardens to maintain quality tea production and labor welfare. | |
Assam Seeds Corporation Ltd. (ASCL) | Produces, processes, and distributes quality seeds to farmers. | |
Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts | Assam Apex Weavers and Artisans Co-operative Federation Ltd. (ARTFED) | Promotes, markets, and sells traditional handloom and handicraft products made by state artisans. |
Assam Government Marketing Corporation Ltd. (AGMC) | Manages retail outlets (e.g., Pragjyotika) to market indigenous silk, handicrafts, and cottage industry goods. | |
Finance & Investment Support | Assam Financial Corporation (AFC) | Provides term loans and financial assistance to industrial and service enterprises in Assam and the Northeast. |
Mineral & Natural Resources | Assam Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (AMDC) | Explores, extracts, and processes mineral resources like limestone, coal, and granite. |
Tourism & Services | Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ATDC) | Develops tourist infrastructure, operates hotels/lodges, and promotes regional eco-tourism. |
Summary of State PSUs Profile
- Total Count: Assam has around 50 State Public Sector Undertakings (including working companies, subsidiaries, and statutory corporations) managed under the Department of Public Enterprises, Government of Assam.