Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates scheme for opening rice mills

It may be noted that that the scheme, which will be implemented by Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, will be executed under three categories that is setting up of new mills for one and two tonne capacity and upgradation of existing mills from one tonne to two tonne capacity.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that when the COVID 19 pandemic has given an opportunity to understand the boundless opportunities of Assam, State Government is creating a roadmap to make judicious use of its resources for achieving the state's self reliance. He also said the 220 rice mills to be set and upgraded across the state would help the rice farmers in the state.

Sonowal also said that the forefathers of Assam set a strong foundation for agricultural growth of the state and Government of Assam is trying its best for the further growth of the sector so that culture and tradition of Assam which grew taking agriculture as one of the cornerstones can be made stronger.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who termed North East as Astalaxmi and new engine of growth, Sonowal said that true to his reiteration of transforming North East into an organic hub, his government has been working hard for the development of organic agri sector. The Chief Minister also said that his government is taking pragmatic steps for revamping the production procurement and supply chain for increasing the marketability of agricultural produce and profitability of the farmers.

Also Watch: Power Lines or Death Traps?