Assam CM highlights role of agriculture

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today stressed that the future of the state rests on judicious utilization of agricultural potential with special focus on organic farming.
He was speaking at a Workshop on Agriculture organised by Bharatiya Kishan Morcha at Krishi Vigyan Kendra located at Kanhikuchi in the city on Tuesday.
Highlighting the role of farmers in the social development, the chief minister said the  government has decided to proceed aggressively on organic farming to maintain ecological balance.
He stressed on the need to make farming more popular in the state and stated that the Chief Minister’s Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana is aimed at transforming the rural economy focusing on farm based industry through investment of Rs 1.2 cr. per revenue village.
Further stating that all govt schemes are targeted at improving the condition of rural poor, the CM favoured coordinated effort of agriculture, soil and irrigation and effective utilization of post monsoon period for increased agricultural production in the state.
He added that the Assam Agricultural University has been entrusted with the responsibility to produce two varieties of paddy seeds for cultivation which can be harvested within three months. He also urged the participants in the workshop to spread the message of medicinal farming in each household. (UNI)