Assam Government Prohibits Outside Piggery Firms To Support Local Industry

GUWAHATI: In order to safeguard local farmers, the Assam government has banned pig farming agencies from outside the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made this decision with the intention of boosting Assam's pig farming sector by reducing outside competition.

Pig farming has been an essential component of the state's agricultural heritage, according to the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department.

Better prospects and a more stable market are anticipated for local farmers as a result of this ban. The action aims to strengthen the piggery industry in Assam, guaranteeing its continuous expansion and sustainability within the state.

Meanwhile, the Umrangso coal mine disaster has disrupted an entire community, leaving thousands jobless after the government shut down all rat-hole mines.

While the closure was necessary for safety, it also stripped many families of their only means of survival. Markets like Tin Kilo and Green, once thriving, are now struggling as miners' are struggling to buy necessities.

Businesses have suffered, and over 60 families in Dima Hasao face an uncertain future, with traders unwilling to provide credit. Many workers, skilled only in coal extraction, find it difficult to secure alternative jobs.

Residents of Tin Kilo Green Market say business has plummeted, especially with the exodus of migrant workers. While they support shutting illegal mines, they urge the government to allow legal ones to continue. The once-bustling Assam Quarry now stands silent, reflecting the deep economic and social impact of the mine closures on the region.

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