Custom Hiring Centre inaugurated at Annadata Organic Agriculture Farm, Darrang

MANGALDAI: With a view to provide agricultural equipment to the rural farmers on hire at a very minimum rent, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Darrang inaugurated a 'Custom Hiring Centre (CHC)' at Annadata Organic Agriculture Farm at village Bihudia at Kharupetia in Darrang district on Thursday.

The locality of Kharupetia has already earned the reputation of being the vegetable hub of Assam. Superintendent of Police of Darrang, Amrit Bhuyan ceremonially inaugurated the CHC and dedicated it to the rural farmers of the district. "The CHC will be beneficial

for the farmers which will enable them to hire agricultural equipment like tractor, thrashers, paddy transplanters, reapers and other hand-operated equipment easily. The farmers of Kharupetia area are known for their dedication in agriculture, adopting the scientific

methods and I hope that the progressive farmers will also be able to double their contribution to agriculture in the State," said the Superintendent of Police.

Earlier, Head of KVK, Darrang Dr. A Hafiz accorded a hearty welcome to the guests and the farmers in presence of the president of Darrang district committee of BJP, Amarendra Sarma, Programme Coordinator of APART, BJ Mahanta, and a number of dignitaries.

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