CM Sarma Urges Assam’s Youth to Transform Agriculture

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Assam’s youth to engage in agriculture to boost productivity and economic growth. Highlighting initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, he announced new irrigation projects and plans to address farmers’ grievances. Sarma emphasized utilizing unused land for high-demand crops like maize and suggested establishing maize-based factories. He also assured solutions for challenges like river infiltration and pledged infrastructure improvements, including a potential bridge and electricity access, pending technical audits.