Guwahati: Professor Chiranjeeb Bezbaruah of Kaliabor College identifies moringa, Indian pennywort, and wild okra as major assets for Assam. These local plants pack serious nutritional and medicinal power. Farmers could turn a profit here. The professor insists that domestic and international markets are hungry for these plant-based goods.
Bezbaruah demands more scientific research and large-scale farming to get things moving. Value addition is the key to success. He tested moringa leaf powder on broiler chickens with notable results. The birds grew faster than those eating standard feed. "Broiler chickens fed with moringa leaf powder showed better growth and performance compared with those given conventional feed," Bezbaruah stated.
The plant is rich in protein and fiber. Its utility reaches far past the standard garden plot. Bezbaruah envisions new income streams for rural entrepreneurs. He proposes creating moringa-based noodles to replace processed junk food. These projects push for organic farming and self-reliance across the state.
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