The objectives of Act East Policy Affairs Department are:

1. Economic Integration with ASEAN and BBIN countries – involvingseamless trade and commerce [includingcreation of Industrial Corridor and state-of-the-artBorder Centres], as well as industrial collaboration;
2. Seamless Connectivity with ASEAN and BBIN countries – on the lines of Panchapath(Roadways, Railways, Airways, Waterways and Information-ways) espoused by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, including multi-modal and fast transportation system and effective telecommunication mechanism;
3. Socio–Cultural Exchange with ASEAN and BBIN countries – taking into account the similarities in socio-cultural patterns, anthropological/ ethnic backgrounds, and proto-religious practices between peoples of NE States and the aforementioned countries; and
4. Free Movement of People with ASEAN and BBIN countries – through opening of consulates/ Asst. High Commissioners’ Offices of these countries in Guwahati, and having facilities for Visa-Free Travel/ Visa on Arrival for bona-fide people [viz.traders, officials and tourists].

ROLE: For accomplishment of these cherished objectives, the designated role of the Act East Policy Affairs Department would be 3 (three) pronged: viz.

1. Agency seeking expeditious implementation of key projects;
2. Body effecting stakeholder integration;
3. Mechanism for policy generation and documentation;and
4. Organization acting as the front end counter of Assam Government in neighbouring and other foreign countries.