<h1>Union Telecom Minister Announces Rs 400 Crore Investment for Asia's Largest Data Centres in Assam to Boost IT Infrastructure</h1> The Union Telecom Minister announced plans for four hyperscale data centres in Assam, projected to be Asia's largest, with an investment of Rs 400 crore to enhance the state's telecom and IT infrastructure. The initiative is part of broader efforts to boost the Northeast's connectivity and economic potential, including investments in R&D and 5G labs at local universities. The minister highlighted Assam's growth and strategic importance as a manufacturing and logistics hub, noting significant government investment in the region's infrastructure. The state is positioned as a key player in India's development goals by 2047.